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First Communion

Eucharist & First Holy Communion

Sharing at the Table of the Lord — First Communion on the Sunday after Easter.

Eucharist & First Holy Communion

First Holy Communion is a joyful celebration for third-grade children and their families across Andermatt, Hospental and Realp, traditionally celebrated on Low Sunday (the first Sunday after Easter).

How to Proceed — Step by Step

  1. 1

    Preparation takes place within the 3rd-grade religious education classes led by Catechist Karin Christen-Bissig.

  2. 2

    Includes a creative parent-child workshop (decorating communion candles and pottery bowls).

  3. 3

    Celebrated on the first Sunday after Easter followed by a valley-wide parish Apéro.

Important Note: Parents of 3rd-grade children receive all dates and parent-evening invitations directly through religious instruction.