Ryan's Special Day

Ryan made his First Holy Communion today.  He did a wonderful job!  Only two boys and one girl remembered to make the sign of the cross after receiving and Ryan was one of them.  We're so proud of how well he did preparing for this special day.  We went to brunch afterwards with our family and he was glowing from the excitement of having so many people fuss over him.

In the evening he had the opportunity to participate in the crowning of the Blessed Mother ceremony and again he did a great job.  It was a very beautiful moment!

Our neighbor and dear friend, Carol, took video of the ceremony.  It was a proud and moving moment.  And Ryan was so serious completing his "job" and making sure the other kids did what they were supposed to do too! Click here to see it:  Crowning of the Blessed Mother

And then the presenting of the gifts: Presenting the Gifts at Mass

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