Profile of a Pre Communion Child

The self-image of a child at this age is delicate, easily altered by people and situations near to him/her. A healthy self-concept is encouraged by positive reinforcement including the fact that God made him/her/everyone and loves him/her/everyone.

The Pre Communion is egocentric, absorbed in his/her impressions and sometimes fails to realize that others may not share the same perceptions.

A five-year old needs a strong sense of security and a feeling that he/she is loved and belongs. Improved socialization skills are a goal for the Pre Communion year.

The Pre Communion child involves his/her body and spirit as well as his/her mind in learning.

This child relates to the concrete, to experiences of his/her everyday life.

This child has a short attention span and needs a variety of activities and approaches to learning.

The Pre Communion year provides a time for the child to acquire a sense of initiative, to experience opportunities to affect the world in which he/she lives.