ST. JOSEPH PRO-CATHEDRAL
First Communion
THE SACRAMENT OF THE EUCHARIST
For holy communion to be administered to children, it is required that they have sufficient knowledge and be accurately prepared, so that, according to their capacity, they understand what the mystery of Christ means, and can receive the Body of the Lord with faith and devotion.
First Communion Registration Requirements
This sacrament is received at the end of 2nd grade:
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Must be 7-10 years of age
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Copy of Birth Certificate
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Copy of Baptismal Certificate
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Signature of both parents on the Registration Form
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Have been baptized in the Catholic Faith.
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Parents must be registered in the parish and be active members
A child may be admitted to First Eucharist who has:
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Attained the use of reason
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Has participated in preparation and received First Penance
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Can distinguish between table bread and the bread of the Body of Christ
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Has a knowledge of prayer and expresses a desire to grow in relationship with the Lord.
The reception of this sacrament takes place in the parish where the family resides and participates in Sunday worship.
Documents
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The Real Presence of Jesus Christ in the Sacrament of the Eucharist
The Lord Jesus, on the night before he suffered on the cross, shared one last meal with his disciples. During this meal our Savior instituted the sacrament of his Body and Blood. He did this in order to perpetuate the sacrifice of the Cross throughout the ages and to entrust to the Church his Spouse a memorial of his death and resurrection. As the Gospel of Matthew tells us:
While they were eating, Jesus took bread, said the blessing, broke it, and giving it to his disciples said, "Take and eat; this is my body." Then he took a cup, gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, "Drink from it, all of you, for this is my blood of the covenant, which will be shed on behalf of many for the forgiveness of sins." (Mt 26:26-28; cf. Mk 14:22-24, Lk 22:17-20, 1 Cor 11:23-25).