Prayer for First Communicants

Loving Heart of Jesus, You said that You would always be with us, even to the end of the age, and so You are in the Most Holy Eucharist. At each and every Mass You unite Yourself with us in a unique and special way. You are closer to us than our own heartbeats. We pray that each and every child who receives You for the first time will in some way feel You Present within that Sacrament. We pray that they will realize how very much they are loved by You, and how eagerly You are to give Yourself to their innocent little hearts.

We pray that they may be able to reciprocate Your love by entrusting themselves completely to You and throwing themselves confidently into Your arms whenever they are in need of reassurance or help. We pray that these little ones will gladden You and console You for the indifference and ingratitude so many other souls wound You with. May all parents and guardians of First Communicants continue to teach their children the ways of the spiritual life and raise steadfast and staunch Catholic souls who will build up the Church and bring about Your Kingdom on earth. Amen.

Source: Warrior of God