Ms O’Brien’s hard work and that of the 17 children who made their First Holy Communion resulted in a beautiful, heart-warming and sincere celebration in Clonskeagh Parish Church last Saturday, 16th of October 2021. The children were simply and elegantly turned out by their parents, Father Joe and his team made us all very welcome and there was a great sense of occasion – yet quietly and even solemnly so. Many family members had travelled from abroad to join the celebration and all were so appreciative of the opportunity to express their faith.
Preparing and planning the event is no small task and Ms O’Brien (who is also Head of EVS and is preparing for the upcoming Science Week) ensured the children were very well prepared and she took great care to add lovely personal touches such as name tags and pew ends in the church. A very big ‘thank you’ to her and to Frau Thielemans and the children who made up our small but talented choir. They too worked over and above the call of duty to make Saturday a very special day.
