EUCHARIST
Jesus said to them, 'I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me will never hunger,
and whoever believes in me will never thirst.'
John 6:35
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.
At its heart, the Eucharist is a sacrament of communion, bringing us closer to God and to our brothers and sisters in the Body of Christ. The Eucharist is "the source and summit of the Christian life." Through the Sacrament of the Eucharist, our church community is able to more closely Encounter Christ together and be spiritually fed and strengthened to Live as Disciples in our world.
Sunday Eucharist
On Sunday, we gather as the Body of Christ to celebrate the Lord’s Day, the day of Christ’s Resurrection.
First Eucharist for Children
Children who are baptized as infants generally celebrate First Holy Communion and First Reconciliation in the second grade. Preparation includes attendance at weekly Faith Formation sessions the first and second grade, and additional activities for children and their parents during the second grade year.
** First Holy Communion Mass will be on April 23, 2022 - 11:0am - Bilingual **
Eucharistic Preparation for Adults
Adults over 18, non-baptized adults, and baptized Catholics who desire to embrace the Catholic faith and receive the sacraments of Holy Communion and Confirmation are invited to participate in the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA.)
Resources
Participating at Mass (English) (en espanol)
Video: Why am I Catholic? The Eucharist by Jackie Angel
Contact Information
Front office at 770-382-4549
Cindy Caughman, Director of Formation
Allie Brown, Faith Formation, Youth Coordinator