WHAT IS FIRST COMMUNION?

The encounter with the overwhelming mercy of God in Reconciliation and the initiation into the mystery of the Eucharist at First Holy Communion are milestones in the faith development of a person. First Communion is the first time that a child of God receives the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ in the Holy Eucharist at Mass. The Holy Eucharist is the Source and Summit of our Catholic Faith and we surround this celebration with traditions and symbols to mark the joy of the occasion.

HOW DOES SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION WORK AT OUR PARISH?

Preparation for First Communion and First Reconciliation occur together. In addition to participation in sacrament preparation retreats and activities, those preparing for First Reconciliation and First Communion must be attending regular religion classes either at St. Aloysius School or through the parish Family Faith Formation (Fx3) program. While the parish traditionally prepares youth during their second grade academic year, at an age when conscience and reason have developed, older youth and even adults can also prepare for these sacraments individually, in small groups, or through our Becoming Catholic (OCIA) process. All are encouraged to prepare for these healing and fortifying sacraments to receive the gift of God’s grace and the gift of Jesus’ own Body and Blood in the Most Holy Eucharist.

For further details, visit the PREP info and registration site.

If you are an adult seeking the Sacrament of Holy Eucharist, information is available on the Becoming Catholic page.

For more information, contact:
Nick De La Torre, Pastoral Associate for Discipleship
419-352-4195 ext. 114
dlt.n@stalbg.org