1st Communion (11/11)

Being in the staff choir at Lincoln has given me the opportunity to experience Chilean culture. We sang Chile's National Hymn. Music learning and direction is very different in Chile, and it has been a challenge (though not a difficult one) to adapt to this method. And it has also given me a bird's eye view (from the balcony actually) of a traditional religious celebration.

Throughout school Religion classes are given to students who are connected to the Catholic Church. In fifth grade, they can opt to participate in their First Communion. I think this is meant to reflect the age, in the Catholic Church, when children shed their innocence and become responsible for their own sins. The staff choir sang "The Chilean Mass" during the service. The typical Mass format, but in Spanish and with definite Latino flair.

The service was nice. The children sang during the service too. That was neat. It seemed like quite formal and a big ordeal. Lots of picture taking.