By the power of the Holy Spirit, Christ is present in the proclamation of God’s Word, in
the Eucharistic assembly, in the person of the priest, but above all and in
a wholly unique manner in the Eucharist. “This presence is called ‘real’—by which is not intended to exclude the other types
of presence as if they could not be ‘real’ too, but because it is presence in the fullest
sense: that is to say, it is a substantial presence by which Christ, God and man, makes himself wholly and entirely present”
(CCC, no. 1374, citing Pope Paul VI, Mystery of Faith, no. 39).
Traditionally in the Roman Catholic Church, students going into the 2nd grade will prepare for their First Reconciliation and First Holy Eucharist. In this year of formation, the children will learn about the mercy of God in the sacrament of healing that is Reconciliation as they prepare for their First Reconciliation. Additionally they will prepare to receive Jesus Who is truly Present in the Most Holy Sacrament of the altar, the Eucharist.
If you have a student older than 2nd grade or an adult and have not yet received your First Holy Eucharist, please contact the parish office to participate in faith formation to receive the sacrament.
