Communion question does any else's mom do this?

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Okay here is my question as long as i can remember when it was time to go up for communion my mom would have me go in front of her her so I would recieve before she did. I have been wondering why she does this. Do many Catholics do this? or is this a cultural thing since my family is Portuguese and she lived in Brazil when she was younger?
 
Maybe she just wanted to keep an eye on you. Mom’s are like that.
 
Just sounds like a “mom” thing to me…putting her children and spouse first…an act of courtesy and respect more than anything else. Could also be a sign of presenting her child to Christ.

When you are at social gatherings and she introduces you to someone, does she have you stand in front of her as she presents you to them?
 
I do that.

I always make sure she is ahead of me. I can keep an eye on her, and I think it shows solidarity of family. I guess I don’t really know why- I’ve never really thought of it more deeply than that.

I know I feel akward when she’s not in front of me during Communion.
 
I do this too, must just be a “mom” thing. Also, if I’m behind him, I can guide him out of the way (he tends to just stand there after receiving).
 
Well I’m a dad and a gentleman, so I always let the wife and kids go first. It’s something my dad always did.

And I have wonderful memories of kneeling at the communion rail next to my mom, and she would wrap an arm around me in a nice little hug, but mostly so she could place a hand over my mouth, and prevent my receiving before First Communion.

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Maybe she just wanted to keep an eye on you. Mom’s are like that.
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Agreed. That’s why I do it. My daughter has always been small for her age, and the priest never wanted to offer her Communion. If I stood behind her, I could nod and show that she should receive. My son, on the other hand, is big for his age, and Father would always try to offer him Communion vs. a blessing. If standing behind him, I could indicate that he was not ready to receive. My youngest, I just like to keep her in line;) .
 
Well I’m a dad and a gentleman, so I always let the wife and kids go first. It’s something my dad always did.
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My Dad does that as well and I think both my brother and I will follow that example if we are blessed with marriages and familys
 
Never, ever turn your back to your children…even in the Communion line. 😃
 
Every parent does it!
  1. have the kids where you can see 'em!
  2. they get to receive first; we mom’s and dad’s just love being self-sacrificing where our kids are concerned!
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