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Sacrament of the Eucharist (First Holy Communion)
The Holy Eucharist completes Christian initiation. Those who have been raised to the dignity of the royal priesthood by Baptism and configured more deeply to Christ by Confirmation, participate with the whole community in the Lord's own sacrifice by means of the Eucharist.
At the Last Supper, on the night he was betrayed, our Savior instituted the Eucharistic sacrifice of his Body and Blood. This He did to perpetuate the sacrifice of the cross throughout the ages until he should come again, and so to entrust to his beloved Spouse, the Church, a memorial of his death and resurrection: a sacrament of love, a sign of unity, a bond of charity, a Paschal banquet in which Christ is consumed, the mind is filled with grace, and a pledge of future glory is given to us.
Families who wish to have their children (ages 7-10) prepare for the sacrament of First Holy Communion should contact the parish office. Classes are held on Fridays, 5 PM to 6PM, and taught by Maryellen Woodwardi. There is a fee of $15 per child to cover books and materials.