The Eucharist is the efficacious sign and cause of our communion in the divine life and unity of God's family. It is the "source and summit" of the Christian life.

"Then he took the bread, said the blessing, broke it, and gave it to them, saying, 'This is my body, which will be given for you; do this in memory of me.' And likewise the cup after they had eaten, saying, 'This cup is the new covenant in my blood, which will be shed for you.' " (Luke 22:19-20)

Preparing to Receive.

Children of the age of reason
Children attend the normal religious education programs along with particular classes that prepare them to receive Eucharist.

Adults
Adults participate in the Instructions in the Catholic Faith program.

Celebrate

Children typically receive their First Holy Communion at a Lord's Day Mass in the Spring.

Adults usually receive their First Holy Communion at the Easter Vigil.

This is the culmination of the initiation sacraments.