THE EUCHARIST
The Eucharist is the pre-eminent sacrament from which all others have meaning, the source and summit of all Christian life. The Sunday celebration of the Eucharist is at the heart of the Church’s life. It is the ritual, sacramental action of thanksgiving to God which constitutes the principal Christian liturgical celebration of and communion in the paschal mystery of Christ. The liturgical action called the Eucharist is also traditionally known as the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. The Eucharist completes Christian initiation and is a repeatable sacrament.
Youth First Holy Communion (Eucharist) Preparation:
Based on Diocesan Policies for Sacramental Preparation guidelines, children begin their preparation for First Eucharist when they have entered the 2nd grade. Students in both public and Catholic schools should attend this yearlong preparation in the parish Religious Formation program. Children take part in the regular religious education program (either with the parish or in a Catholic School) in addition to a separate, family-led preparation program.please contact the Coordinator of Children's Formation K-5 at christianformation@clusterparishes.com.
Adult First Holy Communion (Eucharist):
Adults who have not received First Holy Communion as a child must first be Confirmed in the Catholic Church. For more information, please contact Katherine Kardok at adultformation@clusterparishes.com
Please note: You are always welcome to join our parishes but there is no requirement to be registered at any of our parishes to receive the Sacraments.