First Holy Communion
Communion
As Catholics, we celebrate the Eucharist, or Communion, at each and every Mass through the breaking of the bread. We believe in the real presence of Jesus, who died for our sins. As we receive Christ's Body and Blood, we also are nourished spiritually and brought closer to God.
Initiation to the Eucharist
Children are generally welcomed to Communion during 2nd Grade. Children must be enrolled in the religious education program for at least one year before the year in which they progress on to Holy Communion.
If a child is older than 2nd Grade and has not received Communion, the parents should contact the parish office at 618/993-3194 to make appropriate arrangements.
As Catholics, we celebrate the Eucharist, or Communion, at each and every Mass through the breaking of the bread. We believe in the real presence of Jesus, who died for our sins. As we receive Christ's Body and Blood, we also are nourished spiritually and brought closer to God.
Initiation to the Eucharist
Children are generally welcomed to Communion during 2nd Grade. Children must be enrolled in the religious education program for at least one year before the year in which they progress on to Holy Communion.
If a child is older than 2nd Grade and has not received Communion, the parents should contact the parish office at 618/993-3194 to make appropriate arrangements.
First Communion Dates for the 2017-2018 year
November 15, 2017- First Reconciliation Parent Meeting 6pm FLC
January 10, 2018- First Reconciliation 6pm in church
January 27, 2018-First Communion Retreat and Parent meeting 9am to 12 pm FLC
March 28, 2018- Holy Thursday- Children will process with Eucharist during evening Mass
April 7, 2018- First Communion Practice in church TBA
April 8, 2018- First Communion at 10:30 mass
April 11, 2018- First Communion Reception at FLC 6pm
May 6, 2018-May Crowning-following the 10:30am mass- wear First Communion Clothing for procession to FLC.
November 15, 2017- First Reconciliation Parent Meeting 6pm FLC
January 10, 2018- First Reconciliation 6pm in church
January 27, 2018-First Communion Retreat and Parent meeting 9am to 12 pm FLC
March 28, 2018- Holy Thursday- Children will process with Eucharist during evening Mass
April 7, 2018- First Communion Practice in church TBA
April 8, 2018- First Communion at 10:30 mass
April 11, 2018- First Communion Reception at FLC 6pm
May 6, 2018-May Crowning-following the 10:30am mass- wear First Communion Clothing for procession to FLC.
I am the living bread that came down from heaven; whoever eats this bread will live forever;
and the bread that I will give is my flesh for the life of the world.”
–John 6:51
~ We look forward to celebrating this sacrament with you! ~
