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 glorified Christ who rose from the dead is truly present (body, blood, soul, and divinity) under the appearances of bread and wine. This is what the Church means when she speaks of the "Real Presence" of Christ in the Eucharist.

CHILDREN ENTERING 2ND GRADE

Classes are offered to baptized children in Second Grade who wish to complete the Sacraments of Initiation. Working closely with their parents, children will be prepared to make their First Reconciliation, and receive the Sacraments of Confirmation and First Eucharist during this Sacramental year. Classes begin each fall.

Children are required to attend class each week, weekend liturgies with their parents, and attend the Confirmation/First Eucharist Retreat in the spring.

Parents are required to attend Parent Preparation Meetings in the fall and winter of this year, as well as, help their child complete workbooks at home that will correspond and reinforces the lessons the children are being taught in class.

Contact Joyce Hollowell for more information or to register.