First Eucharist & RECONCILIATION

EUCHARIST

The Eucharist is the source and summit of the Christian life. The term “Eucharist”
originates from the Greek word eucharistia, meaning thanksgiving.
In the celebration of the Eucharist, bread and wine become the Body and Blood of Jesus
Christ through the power of the Holy Spirit and the instrumentality of the priest. The whole Christ is truly present -- body, blood, soul, and divinity -- under the appearances of bread and wine, the glorified Christ who rose from the dead. This is what the Church means when she speaks of the "Real Presence" of Christ in the Eucharist.
In the Eucharist the Church both receives the gift of Jesus Christ and gives grateful thanks
to God for such a blessing. This thanksgiving is the only proper response, for through this
gift of himself in the celebration of the Eucharist under the appearances of bread and wine Christ gives us the gift of eternal life.
Amen, amen, I say to you, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink his
blood, you do not have life within you. Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood has eternal life, and I will raise him on the last day. For my flesh is true food, and my blood is true drink. . . . Just as the living Father sent me and I have life because of the Father, so also the one who feeds on me will have life because of me. (Jn 6:53-57)
For more information on the Eucharist, visit the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Website:

The Eucharist | USCCB

First Eucharist Inquiry

RECONCILIATION

The sacrament of Reconciliation is a special encounter with Jesus Christ, it is a fruitful source of grace. 

The sacrament of Reconciliation, also known as confession and penance, is a sacrament of healing. 

The Catechism tells us: “The sacrament of Reconciliation with God brings about a true
“spiritual resurrection,” restoration of the dignity and blessings of the life of the children of God, of which the most precious is friendship with God” (CCC1468). 

Indeed, the sacrament of Reconciliation is a time for love, mercy and healing.
Regrettably, some see this sacrament of forgiveness and healing as a cause for anxiety and fear. Jesus intended it to be a time of compassion and mercy and every priest in confession is conscious of being a minister of understanding and forgiveness.
When Jesus gave us this sacrament He knew well our human nature and knew the need we have to hear the freeing words: “I absolve you of your sins. . . .” 

The Church recommends monthly confession as a spiritual discipline. At a minimum, Catholics must make a confession of sins when they are conscious of mortal sin before the reception of holy Communion. The precept of the Church says that Catholics
ought to confess their sins in the sacrament of Confession at least once a year during the Easter Season.

To learn more, see the following websites:


First Reconciliation Inquiry

SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION PROGRAM

Our Sacramental Preparation Process is a Family based model in which parents participate with their child in the sessions.

The curriculum we are using is from the Augustine Institute called Signs of Grace.

For more info about it, CLICK HERE.

Two Sunday monthly sessions - 1:30pm to 2:30pm.
Mandatory Orientation Meeting:

Sunday, September 7th @ 11:30am - 1:00pm


REQUIREMENTS:

  • At least one full year of catechesis in the prior year 
  • Enrollment in Sacramental Preparation Sunday sessions
  • Concurrent enrollment in weekly catechesis/religious education in the parish or at one's parish school
  • Copy of Certificate of Baptism


FEES:

 $100 (in addition to fees for Registration)
If enrolled at a Catholic school, attendance in weekly catechetical classes at the parish is not necessary.



FIRST EUCHARIST

You Are Loved: Preparing for First Holy Communion


Seven Sunday Sessions: 2026 Year

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Mandatory First Communion Workshop and Rehearsal: 

Saturday - May 30, 2026 @ 10AM to 11:30AM

Parent(s) & Child


Celebration of First Holy Communion:

Sunday - May 31, 2026 @ 10AM Mass


FIRST RECONCILIATION

You Are Forgiven: Preparing for First Reconciliation

Seven Sunday Sessions: 2025 Year

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First Reconciliation Retreat:

Saturday - May 09, 2026 @ 10:30AM to 11:30AM Parent(s) & Child


Celebration of First Reconciliation:

Saturday - May 16, 2026 @ 10AM