First Eucharist
FIRST EUCHARIST
Children who 1) have completed 2 consecutive levels of religious formation and 2) whose readiness has been discerned are welcome to receive the Sacrament of Holy Eucharist.
Parents of children enrolled in Catholic School should discern their child's readiness to receive the Sacrament of Holy Eucahrist in grade 2 or grade 3 and contact the parish Director of Religious Edcucation at the beginning of the school year in which the child will receive the sacrament.
PARENT MEETING:
A parent/guardian is required to participate in the preparatory meeting.
2025 DATES
Jan. 11/12 Blessing of First Communicants at Masses
Jan. 12 Parent Meeting: 9:20-10:20 am Rectory Meeting Room
Jan. 26 PREP Session: Chapter 1 (Season 7)
Feb. 9 PREP Session: Chapter 2 (Season 8)
Feb. 23 PREP Session: Chapter 3 (Season 9)
March 9 PREP Session: Chapter 4 (Season 10)
March 23 PREP Session: Chapter 5 (Season 11)
April 6 PREP Session: Chapter 6 (Season 12)
April 13 Immediately following the 10:30 am Mass--First Holy Eucharist Retreat & Practice
April 26 11:00 am First Holy Eucharist Mass
ONLINE RESOURCE--DYNAMIC CATHOLIC "BLESSED: FIRST EUCHARIST"
Click Here to view the videos for each session. "Seasons" 7-12 present the First Eucharist material.
VIDEO CATALOG
Say Yes to the (First Communion) Dress
Eucharist: How We Receive (And How NOT to Receive)