VIDEO: These Cork students celebrated their Holy Communion day in style with some help from their teachers

Sun, 24 May, 2020 - 15:03

YESTERDAY was a Holy Communion Day with a difference for pupils of Scoil Mhuire Fatima, North Monastery Primary School Cork on.

Pupils from second class got a special home visit from their teachers to mark the occasion, bringing a 'Holy Communion ' helium balloon and small 'goodie bag'.

All 25 pupils received a delivery, with the balloon and a special prayer included for the 19 pupils who were to receive the sacrament of Holy Communion on Saturday.

All twenty five pupils pf second class at Scoil Mhuire Fatima received a delivery, with the balloon and a special prayer included for the nineteen pupils who were to receive the sacrament of Holy Communion on Saturday.

Religious ceremonies, such as communions, are on hold due to the Covid-19 corona virus global pandemic.

Pupil Daniel Redmond-O'Callaghan looking very smart in his suit, waistcoat and bowtie as he shows off his T-Shirt (which reads Communion Day Cancelled- Stuck in Quarantine) with his teacher Caroline Connolly.Pic; Larry Cummins

Pupil Jack Curtin with his parents Shane and Tracy and 3yo brother Ollie.Pic; Larry Cummins

(front duo) Second class teachers Jill Kelly and Caroline Connolly with (rear l to r) Miriam Cotter, Assistant Principal, Carl O'Brien, Principal and Colin Daly, Deputy Principal with the bags ready for delivery.Pic; Larry CumminsTeacher Jill Kelly with the bags ready for delivery.Pic; Larry Cummins