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The Eucharist is the source and summit of the Christian life. The other sacraments, and indeed all ecclesiastical ministries and works of the apostolate, are bound up with the Eucharist and are oriented toward it. For in the blessed Eucharist is contained the whole spiritual good of the Church, namely Christ himeself, our Pasch. (Catechism of the Catholic Church, 1324)
The inexhaustible richness of this sacrament is expressed in the different names we git it. Each name evokes certain aspects of it. It is called Eucharist, because it is an action of thanksgiving to God. The Greek words eucharistein and eulogein recall the Jewish blessings that proclaim - espeically during a meal - God's works: creation, redemption, and sanctification. (Catechism of the Catholic Church, 1328)
All the faithful are bound to receive the Most Holy Eucharist at least once per year during the Easter season (Code of Canon Law, can. 920).
After a suitable period of time has passed since First Reconciliation (Archdiocesan Pastoral Policies Handbook, 3.2.3.9.a), it is the responsibility, in the first place, of parents as well as of the pastor to see that children who have reached the age of reason are correctly prepared to receive the Most Holy Eucharist. It belongs to the pastor to determine if a child is sufficiently disposed to receive his or her First Holy Communion (Code of Canon Law, can. 914).
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First Reconciliation and First Communion
Preparing our children for First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion is a spiritual, family experience. Through the preparation process, participants will grow in their sense of community, deepen their understanding of the sacramental rites, and express their understanding in a faithful response.
Important Information for the 2021-2022 school year:Parents, mark your calendars for our Sacrament Registration Meetings for current 2nd graders! Our meetings are mandatory, your child cannot be registered for sacrament preparation without a parent or guardian in attendance. Meetings take place in the Parish Center.
- First Reconciliation Priest/Parent Meeting – Wednesday, October 20, 2021, at 6 pm in the Parish Center
- First Reconciliation Priest/Parent/Student Retreat – Wednesday, November 3, 2021, at 6 pm in the Parish Center
- First Communion Priest/Parent Meeting – Wednesday, February 16, 2022, at 6 pm in the Parish Center
- First Communion Priest/Parent/Student Retreat – Wednesday, March 16, 2022, at 6 pm in the Parish Center
What are the requirements to register?
- Two consecutive years of Catholic education in 1st and 2nd grade* are required prior to receiving First Communion and First Reconciliation. The required Catholic education may be through our Family of Faith program or a Catholic school.
- Those who do not attend Catholic schools should enroll in our A Family of Faith program in order to fulfill the above requirement! Click here for information. (Note: Registration for A Family of Faith does not automatically register your child for the sacrament, one must attend our First Reconciliation Parent Meeting noted at the top of this page.)
*For youth older than 1st & 2nd grade, please contact the Fr. Pietramale to make arrangements.
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