Sacramental Programs
First Eucharist / Communion
At the time of First Eucharist...
- ...a child must have been baptized
- ...a child is 7 or 8 years old (normally)
- ...a child has celebrated First Reconciliation
- ...a child has had two years of previous religious instruction
- ...a child has been participating in the faith life of the parish (Mass and Devotion)
- ...a child has committed to home based lessons in preparation to receive the sacrament
- ...parents have attended one mandatory informational meeting
- ...the child and parents have participated in a required morning retreat/catechetical session
Celebration of the First Eucharist will be during the Easter Season.