Communion
Family Guide
KIDS //
Communion
At Blackhawk, if your child has placed their faith in Jesus and him alone, they are welcome to take communion. We hope this guide helps your family talk through this meaningful step together.
What is Communion?
In Luke 22 we read about the last Passover meal Jesus shared with His disciples. This is also called the Last Supper. When we take communion, we remember the Last Supper when Jesus gave new meaning to the bread and the cup. We remember Him.
GATHER
Gather your whole family and find a device to watch a video and your favorite Bible or Bible App.
WATCH
Watch our family-friendly 5 minute lesson on Communion. Feel free to pause the video as needed to ask questions and share stories.
READ
DISCUSS
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- This is called the Last Supper, or Maundy Thursday. Why do we call it the Last Supper?
- Jesus said he was about to suffer. What was he talking about?
- What was the first thing Jesus did after taking the cup and the bread?
- What does the cup symbolize?
- What does the bread symbolize?
- What are we saying when we take communion?
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REMEMBER
Communion helps us remember what Jesus did for us.
PRAY
Pray together as a family.
THE WORDS SAID DURING COMMUNION
READ
The following passages from the Bible all mention the words Jesus said to His disciples during His last Passover meal:
Mark 14:22-24
Matthew 26:26-28
1 Corinthians 11:23-25
Luke 22:19-20
REVIEW
Review the words that are often said during Communion today and see if they look familiar:
Once the cup and the bread are passed out, a pastor will say something like,
“The Lord Jesus, on the night he was betrayed, took bread and when he had given thanks he broke it and said, ‘This is my body, which is for you. Do this in remembrance of me.’ Let’s remember Him.”
Then everyone eats the bread together. Next, a pastor will say something like:
“In the same way, after supper Jesus took the cup, saying, ‘This cup is the new covenant in my blood. Do this whenever you drink it in remembrance of me.’ Let’s remember Him.”
Then everyone drinks from the cup together and takes a moment of silence to remember and thank Jesus for what He did for us.
Digging Deeper
READ
DISCUSS
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- What does it mean when Paul refers to “the night He was betrayed”?
- Have each family member write out 1 Corinthians 11:26 onto a piece of paper. On the back of the paper, write out this verse in a way that makes more sense to each of you.
- Why did Jesus have to die for us?
- It is important that you don’t take communion until you are a follower of Jesus. What does it mean to be a follower of Jesus?
- Has anyone in your family been to a Maundy Thursday service? What was it like?
What now?
YOU MAY FEEL READY TO PARTICPATE IN COMMUNION
There are many different ways that communion is practiced in churches around the world. At Blackhawk, we celebrate communion once a month during worship services and at occasional special services. Anyone who has made the decision to follow Jesus is welcome to participate. Parents/Guardians, talk with your student about this faith step and whether they are ready to take their first communion.
Blackhawk hosts Maundy Thursday Services on the Thursday before Easter each year. If you’ve never taken communion and you’re ready, this is a great space for your first communion. BKids hosts a special gathering after the Maundy Thursday service to celebrate this milestone event with family and friends.
Not sure where you are in your faith? That’s okay.
One of the most important decisions you will ever make is whether or not you believe Jesus died and rose again for you. He died so that you can be saved. Jesus is our rescuer. This is the message of the Gospel – that Jesus lived, died and rose from the grave. Because He loves you.
Talking about Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection may lead to some questions. This Gospel Resource Guide and video have some simple language to help you have that conversation.