Is my child ready for Communion?
Parents are the primary spiritual influencers in their children’s lives, making it vital to seek opportunities to teach children about aspects of faith. One of the most effective ways to nurture your children spiritually is by engaging in faith conversations. A particularly meaningful teaching moment is explaining the significance of communion.
Communion, simply put, is a sacred time for believers to come together and remember Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross for our sins. At Calvary, we celebrate communion as a church family on the first Sunday of every month. Children are included in this part of service, because it provides an excellent opportunity for them to witness and participate in this important act of worship alongside the broader church family.
In my own family, my wife and I use this time to engage our kids in meaningful discussion. Before they partake in communion, we always ask them to explain why we do communion. This simple question opens the door to rich conversations about Jesus’ love, sacrifice, and the significance of remembering His work on the cross.
Teaching children about communion helps them connect to the broader story of faith and reinforces their role as part of the church body, all while laying a foundation for lifelong discipleship. Here are 3 things to help you explain communion to children.
Who is Communion for?
Communion is for followers of Christ.
1 Cor. 11:23-26
What is the purpose of Communion?
To remember the death and sacrifice of Jesus
Matt. 26:26-98; Luke 22:19-20; and 1 Cor. 11:24-26
The symbolism of the bread and cup
The cup symbolizes the blood of Christ, shed as a sacrifice for our sins. The bread signifies Christ’s body, given willingly for each of us.
Exodus 12, Hebrews 9:22, Luke 22:1-20
Explore other meaningful ways to engage with your children as you disciple them in understanding Communion. Consider attending Calvary’s Good Friday service on April 3rd. Additionally, Calvary offers a Kids Communion workbook which you can work through together.
For more information, reach out to Calvary Kids Director, Carla Raasch.
