Eucharist

The Eucharist in the Catholic Church, celebrated daily during the celebration of Mass, is the "the source and summit" of the Christian life.

  Preparation for Reconciliation and Eucharist for Children

When children reach second grade the Church invites them to approach the sacraments of Reconciliation and Eucharist . A child’s formation for these sacraments takes place within their family and the parish community. Children are prepared not only for their first experience of these sacraments, but for a lifetime of being forgiven in the sacrament of Reconciliation and being fed at the Eucharist.

Sacramental Preparation Programs for First Reconciliation and First Communion are celebrated in Grade 2 but because there is so much material to learn and study, student preparation starts in Grade 1. All children in Grade 1 must participate in the program in order to receive the Sacraments in Grade 2. 

Registration materials for the sacraments will be sent to all parish families with children in second grade.  Parents must attend one parent meeting for each Sacrament. These meetings will provide them with a renewed understanding of the sacraments, materials to use with their children and suggestions for family activities. Parents and children gather on a Saturday morning in Advent to celebrate the sacrament of Reconciliation. The celebration of First Eucharist takes place at a weekend Mass during the Easter season. 

Parents of older children who are in need of preparation for sacraments (Baptism, Reconciliation or Eucharist) are asked to contact the Christian Formation Office.  Sacramental preparation will be designed according to the guidelines of the church as well as the needs of the family.