Withouth a Relgious debate ....

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Withouth a Relgious debate ....
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Tue, 04-22-2008 - 3:28pm

Can you guys tell me how you would feel is THIS was the reading your 8 yr old daughter was supposed to read during her 1st Holy Communion???

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Tue, 04-22-2008 - 5:42pm
There are an overwhelming number of positives to dwell on!

~s~


I sooo agree with that!!!!

~Pacific~
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Tue, 04-22-2008 - 6:49pm

Thanks All. I called her CCD teacher who IS super nice. Apparently she didnt choose the reading. She said each reading, for each specific week, is based on & dictated by, the Liturgical calender - so the reading isnt really part of the "communion", its just the reading they "have to do according to the diocese" that week. UGH.


She said she agreed that its not the "best" reading for a child. She said that Averey could absolutely bow out, but there is no chance of having it changed.

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Tue, 04-22-2008 - 8:35pm
Oh wow - if she signed up to read it and they picked her then I think I would find a way to put a positive spin on it and use it as a teaching moment - the sacrifices of the saints and Jesus himself so we all have better days now. That was nice of the CCD teacher to listen and explain and try to find a better version. It is a shame that they are using a canned reading never mind one like that - UGH! But I bet she doesn't notice and it would be a great moment for her to shine.
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Tue, 04-22-2008 - 8:57pm
Exactly. SHE has no problem with it - nothing she has said anyway. & my bringing up any of my feelings would put a negative lite on something she's really proud of. I think i will just let her do it - & not say anything negative. But be sure to reinforce MY beleifs.

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Tue, 04-22-2008 - 9:41pm

Like West said, if you choose this reading could be used as a history lesson.

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Tue, 04-22-2008 - 9:44pm

Hey, Since it has to be the "same reading", i found a different version that just doesnt seem so negative. Do you guys think this one is that much better (as good as it CAN be!), enough to ask her if she can read this one instead?


But rejoice in so far as you share Christ's sufferings, that you may also rejoice and be glad when his glory is revealed. If you are reproached for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the spirit of glory and of God rests upon you. But let none of you suffer as a murderer, or a thief, or a wrongdoer, or a mischief-maker; yet if one suffers as a Christian, let him not be ashamed, but under that name let him glorify God.


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Tue, 04-22-2008 - 9:44pm

Way cool, Marie!

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Tue, 04-22-2008 - 9:47pm

"But be sure to reinforce MY beleifs."

YES - I think that is very important!!

Have you picked her dress? You are going to be so proud of her when she gets up to read!! They always look so grown up on their day - and the little girls look so precious in their dresses, veils and dressy shoes!

What is going on with Taz? I was hoping the doctor would go with him to the Holy Communion to keep him in line - but that is a little impractical I am sure!!

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Tue, 04-22-2008 - 9:50pm
Well I think that one is better - but you better ask the CCD teacher!! LOL!!
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Tue, 04-22-2008 - 9:54pm
Yes! It does!

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