First Eucharist

And when He had taken some bread and given thanks, He broke it and gave it to them, saying, “This is My body which is given for you; do this in remembrance of Me.” And in the same way He took the cup after they had eaten, saying, “This cup which is poured out for you is the new covenant in My blood.”                                                                                                  Luke 22:19-20

The Sacrament of First Eucharist

Children of the parish celebrate the sacrament of First Eucharist in the third grade. Preparation begins in grade one, building on the family’s foundation of faith, through attendance at a Catholic school or enrollment in the parish Religious Education Program. The sacrament of Reconciliation is celebrated before First Eucharist.

The preparation program for First Eucharist recognizes the place of parents as the primary catechist of their child. Therefore, the immediate sacrament preparation takes place in the home by the parents, in coordination with the Parish Catechetical Office (PCO).

Immediate preparation includes:

  • Attending Mass each weekend with your child.
  • A parent information meeting, usually held in October.
  • Participation at the two Eucharist Preparation Masses.
  • Participation at the parent-child Jesus Day Retreat, usually held in March.
  • Parent and child attend a First Eucharist rehearsal.

First Eucharist is celebrated during the Easter season, at specially designated Sunday Masses.

For sacrament preparation for children older than 3rd grade, please contact the PCO.

Registration
Click here to register your 3rd grader for First Communion