First communion course. Are there any standout good ones?

Greg · June 25, 2023, 08:08:36 AM

Does anyone have a copy of a first communion teaching course, digital or paper that ICK, SSPX or any proper Traditionalist school or homeschool course use.

I have an opportunity to show it to a diocesan priest who says the Latin Mass and teaches the children but does it in a ramshackle way which frankly does not treat the Eucharist with the gravity and respect it deserves. He asked my kids what they thought of his course and they told him. Now he wants to take it more seriously.

A modular course would be ideal. Eucharistic basic beliefs. Real presence. Theology behind it. Miracles associated with it. Graces stemming from it.

diaduit · June 25, 2023, 11:00:52 AM

I might have something, I'll get back to you.

Greg · June 25, 2023, 11:27:03 AM

What I am after is a course that treats 7 year olds like they are not 4 year olds and does not pull any punches. Something with serious homework would be good to. Not just plucking out a line from the book but needing to write something in your own words or multiple choice that is not completely obvious.

Fuerza · July 01, 2023, 06:12:49 AM

Quote from: Greg on June 25, 2023, 08:08:36 AMDoes anyone have a copy of a first communion teaching course, digital or paper that ICK, SSPX or any proper Traditionalist school or homeschool course use.

I have an opportunity to show it to a diocesan priest who says the Latin Mass and teaches the children but does it in a ramshackle way which frankly does not treat the Eucharist with the gravity and respect it deserves. He asked my kids what they thought of his course and they told him. Now he wants to take it more seriously.

A modular course would be ideal. Eucharistic basic beliefs. Real presence. Theology behind it. Miracles associated with it. Graces stemming from it.

The Baltimore Catechism has a first Communion edition, which may even be free online somewhere, but I'm not sure if you're looking for something more comprehensive.

Greg · July 01, 2023, 07:24:52 AM

I'm looking for a multipart course that you would teach to 7 to 10 year olds.

diaduit · July 01, 2023, 02:43:22 PM

I have asked my priest for a link to what some SSPX nuns run and he hasn't got back to me yet.

Lynne · July 02, 2023, 10:01:57 AM

Quote from: diaduit on July 01, 2023, 02:43:22 PMI have asked my priest for a link to what some SSPX nuns run and he hasn't got back to me yet.

This?

https://fsspx.uk/en/news-events/news/our-lady-fatima-catechism-correspondence-course-48191

QuoteThe Sisters of the Society of St. Pius X in Browerville, Minnesota U.S.A. run a highly successful international Catechism Correspondence school. They have kindly agreed to work with the GBIS disctrict so that ALL the children who frequent our chapels (and any others who wish to apply) may receive the best formation possible by enroling in the school.

How it works
Once a child is enrolled, the parents will be sent a course with instructions and homework sheets.
Parents are expected to teach the course to their children (where possible, priests and catechists will assist at the Mass Centres). One homework sheet is to be completed each week and is to be sent to the GB District Catechism Secretary who is the intermediary between the SSPX Sisters and the parents.
An SSPX Sister will correct the work and will personally correspond with the pupil through the parents (via the GB District Catechism Secretary).

Greg · July 02, 2023, 10:16:41 AM

Yes this was very good for confirmation

Lynne · July 02, 2023, 03:14:26 PM

Quote from: Greg on July 02, 2023, 10:16:41 AMYes this was very good for confirmation

Oh, darn.

Greg · July 03, 2023, 05:23:22 AM

I'll write and get a copy of the communion course and give it to the priest.

diaduit · July 20, 2023, 05:55:58 AM

The priest just got back to me now and it is the same as what Lynne has posted so I won't have anything different.