First Holy Communion

Jesus said to them, "I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me will never hunger,and whoever belives in me with never thirst." John 6:35

The Sacrament of First Holy Eucharist is one of the Sacraments of Inititation. Often called 'communion,' the Eucharist is the very source of our entire lives as Catholics.  We say that because:

The Eucharist is truly and fully the body, blood, soul, and divinity of Jesus Christ.

This is not just a symbol.  In the Sacrament, the very essence or substance of the bread and wine is completely changed. Because the Eucharist is Christ Himself, we say that the Eucharist is "the source and summit" of the Christian life.

The two year preparation begins in first grade and continues into the second grade year.   First communion is celebrated in April of the second grade year. Children need to register to be part of the sacramental preparation process within the Holy Cross AFC.