What to do at Communion time?

Stuck in their seat? If your son or daughter has not yet received their first communion, here at St. Andrew's we welcome them to come up during the communion procession and receive a blessing. The symbol for this that our priests and extraordinary ministers of holy communion recognize is for the person desiring a blessing to approach with their arms crossed over his or her chest.

this is actually baby sign language for 'teddy bear'
but unclench those fingers and all is well!

(Some parishes do not have this custom, so if you are traveling and the priest or extraordinary minister does not offer them a blessing, the simplest thing is for you to bless your child after you have received the Eucharist.)