The celebration of the Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ was marked by the First Confession and First Holy Communion ceremony at Nagari St. Nicholas Parish in Bangladesh on June 22.
The day marked the culmination of months of spiritual formation, prayer, and catechetical instruction. As many as 104 children from different villages within the parish participated in their First Confession and then received the Holy Eucharist for the first time, dressed in white and filled with reverence.
Father Sany Anthony Costa presided over the solemn Eucharistic celebration. In his homily, he spoke with heartfelt passion about the sacred mystery of the Eucharist: “Today, you welcome Jesus into your hearts through the bread and wine—the Body and Blood of Christ. He is a living gift who desires to dwell in you and walk with you always.”
He encouraged the children to nurture their spiritual journey with faith and devotion, adding, “From this day forward, you will receive, carry, and reflect Christ in your lives. Let this be the beginning of a deep and lasting friendship with Him.”
Father Costa also reminded the community of the central role of the Eucharist among the seven sacraments, expressing his hope that the children’s love and longing for Jesus would remain strong throughout their lives.
One child communicant shared her joy: “It was my dream to receive Jesus in the Holy Eucharist. Today, I finally did—and I feel proud and blessed to have Him in my heart.”
At the close of the liturgy, each First Communicant was gifted with a certificate, a rosary, and a devotional book as tokens of this sacred occasion.
The parish priest, Father Vincent K. Gomes, expressed his deep gratitude to all catechists, parents, and parishioners for their support in preparing the children and organizing the meaningful celebration. “This day was made beautiful through your love and commitment,” he said.
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