The holy Eucharist completes Christian initiation. Those who have been raised to the dignity of the royal priesthood by Baptism and configured more deeply to Christ by Confirmation participate with the whole community in the Lord’s own sacrifice by means of the Eucharist. (CCC 1322)
First Eucharist preparation may be given to any child above the age of 7. In the Catholic Community of Holy Family, Sacred Heart, St. Alphonsus and St. Ann. First Eucharist preparation is given in the Spring with anticipation of receiving the sacrament in May after receiving the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
For Further information Contact Barbara Quinn.
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Prepare Children for Holy Communion
Parent’s Guide to First Eucharist
The sacraments of Christian initiation—Baptism, Confirmation, and the Eucharist—lay the foundations of every Christian life. “The sharing in the divine nature given to men through the grace of Christ bears a certain likeness to the origin, development, and nourishing of natural life. The faithful are born anew by Baptism, strengthened by the sacrament of Confirmation, and receive in the Eucharist the food of eternal life. By means of these sacraments of Christian initiation, they thus receive in increasing measure the treasures of the divine life and advance toward the perfection of charity.” (CCC 1212)
For further information Contact Barbara Quinn, Faith Formation Coordinator, at 315-252-7271 Ext. 204