The Sacrament of Holy Communion (Holy Eucharist) is the most important of the seven sacraments, in this and in no other sacrament, we receive the very body and blood, soul and divinity of Jesus Christ. Innumerable, precious graces come to us through the reception of Holy Communion.
Communion is an intimate encounter with Christ, in which we sacramentally receive Christ into our bodies, that we may be more completely assimilated into His. "The Eucharist builds the Church," as Pope John Paul ll said (Redemptor Hominis 20). It deepens unity with the Church, more fully assimalating us into Christ (1 Cor. 12:13; CCC 1396)
First Holy Communion occurs only after Baptism and once the person has reached the age of reason (usally around the age of second grade).
Preparation for First Holy Communion is part of the Religious Education program. It is a two year program. Watch the bulletin for Religious Education registration or contact the Parish Office (775) 329-2571.