Eucharist
At the Last Supper, on the night he was betrayed, our Savior instituted the Eucharistic sacrifice of his Body and Blood. This he did in order to perpetuate the sacrifice of the cross throughout the ages until he should come again, and so to entrust to his beloved Spouse, the Church, a memorial of his death and resurrection: a sacrament of love, a sign of unity, a bond of charity, a Paschal banquet in which Christ is consumed, the mind is filled with grace, and a pledge of future glory is given to us. (CCC 1322 & 1323)
Children in 2nd Grade are prepared for Reconciliation and Holy Eucharist (First Communion) by attending sessions with their parents as part of our Faith Formation (Religious Education) program.
- Requires (2) consecutive years of Religious Education
- Typically beginning in 1st grade, with the sacraments being received during the 2nd grade year
Our Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA) program provides the journey for those interested in exploring the Catholic faith, including First Communion.
