Communion of the Holy Eucharist

Communion of the Holy Eucharist

The Catholic sacrament of the Communion of the Holy Eucharist is the reception of Jesus Christ's true Body and Blood, under the appearances of bread and wine, consecrated during the Mass. Catholics believe in the Real Presence, meaning that after consecration, the bread and wine truly become the Body and Blood of Christ, while retaining their outward appearances. This sacrament is the “source and summit of the Christian life” as it unites the faithful intimately with Christ and the Church community.

Preparation for the Sacrament of First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion

Children must be baptized and have completed at least one full year of religious education in a Catholic school or parish faith formation program before beginning their preparation for the sacraments of First Reconciliation (Confession) and First Holy Communion.

Typically, children receive these sacraments in the 2nd grade. If your child is older than 2nd grade and has not yet received these sacraments, special arrangements can be made to accommodate their preparation.

For more information or to begin the registration process, please contact the Parish Office at (770) 461-0492.