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 in order 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.'" - Catechism of the Catholic Church.
Preparation for First Eucharist is normally celebrated in the Second Grade, as part of a family-centered catechesis. Done at home, which materials provided for the parents of the candidates for the sacrament, all children in Catholic as well as public schools are prepared in the parish community. Usually celebrated in the month of May, the program for First Eucharist is brought to completion with a mini-retreat for all the candidates.
For additional information regarding First Eucharist, please visit the PreK-12 Faith Formation Page, email or call the Religious Education Office at 603-888-0608.
ADORERS NEEDED: We need to have at least one committed volunteer in the church at all times during Exposition. Would you please consider helping us continue to provide this wonderful devotion by helping staff the Wednesday Exposition? If you are available, please contact: Mary at 603-888-5384 or Peg at 603-886-6341.
"The Lord will fight for you; you have only to keep still." Ex 14:14
"Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest." Mt 11:28
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