First Eucharist

A Sacrament of Initiation

Essential Conditions for the Reception of First Eucharist It is necessary that a child:

Believe that the Eucharist IS TRULY the BODY and BLOOD of Jesus, and have a DESIRE to receive Him.

Preparation for receiving the Eucharist begins in the first grade, and continues through second grade; however, preparation to receive the sacrament is ultimately the parents' responsibility.

Checklist for First Eucharist:

Parents must:

1. Attend Saturday or Sunday Mass with their child every week.
2. Bring child's Baptismal certificate by the CM office.
3. Attend (one parent) one of the First Eucharist meeting planned in January.
4. Help prepare their child for First Eucharist by doing the "At-Home" study program. (The “At home” activities come from the book, The Gift of Eucharist, published RCL Benziger)

Children must:

1. Attend Mass on Saturday or Sunday.
2. Be Baptized.
3. Have attended RE in first grade or year one sacrament preparation class.
4. Be faithful in attending Religious Education classes or attending a Catholic school where religion is taught daily.
5. Complete the “At Home” study given at the parent meeting. (The “At Home” activities come from the book, The Gift of Eucharist, published by RCL Benziger)
6. Attend the First Eucharist Retreat.

Parent Information Meeting
Attendance by one parent is expected to attend one important meeting. In order for your child to receive the sacrament it is necessary for one parent to attend. Childcare is offered by reservation only. Please contact Sara Walsh at nursery@stjudeparish.com.

Saturday, January 7, 2017 at 9:30am in the Parish Hall

Sunday, January 8, 2017 at 8:00am in the Lecture Hall

Sunday, January 8, 2017 at 10:00am in the Lecture Hall