Christ promised "Behold, I am with you always, until the end of the age"(Mt. 28:20). In order to continue to be present throughout the ages until His return, Christ instituted the Eucharist. He entrusted the Eucharist to His Church and it continues to be a source of communion and nourishment for his faithful. The Eucharist is a direct encounter with Christ. The Catholic Church confesses that the Eucharist is not simply a mere symbol, but the actual Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity of Jesus Christ.
Sacramental Preparation Dates for 2020-2021
First Eucharist Prep Sessions:
While Sacramental Preparation takes on many forms, including regular participation in Faith Formation and Mass attendance, we offer formal preparation which is listed below. Parents and/or family members are expected to attend all the Sacramental Preparation Sessions with the child who is preparing for the sacrament.
Family Retreats
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Saturday, March 13th from 9:30-11:00 am - - CLOSED (reached capacity)
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Saturday, March 13th from 12:30-2:00 pm
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Saturday, April 17th from 9:30-11:00 am
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Saturday, April 17th from 12:30-2:00 pm
2021 First Eucharist Families please complete your First Eucharist Preparation Preference Form by March 1st by clicking HERE
FIRST EUCHARIST PRACTICE:
To ensure adequate preparation for the First Eucharist Mass, every First Communicant and his/her parent must attend a mandatory practice in the week before their First Eucharist. The practice will be held in the church. The date and time of the practice is dependent on the date of your child’s First Eucharist.
Reception of First Eucharist:
FIRST EUCHARIST MASSES
The date of your child’s First Eucharist practice and Mass will be assigned at a later date. The children will be assigned a specific day and time according to their school teacher, catechist or program.
First Eucharist Masses will take place on May 1st at 10:30 am and 1:30 pm, May 8th at 10:30 am and 1:30 pm, and May 15th at 1:30 pm.