Children wishing to receive the Eucharist for the first time must be in second grade or older, attending CCE classes (3 absences maximum) and previously prepared for the Sacrament of Reconciliation.  Special sessions will be held to update and explain the Sacrament of the Eucharist.  Instructional materials to be utilized in the home will be explained and distributed.  These sessions are required of the parent/guardians and child.  They are presented only once!

Preparation of the Child

At the parent session, books will be given to parents to work with their child at home to prepare for the Sacrament of Eucharist.  Instructions for use of the text will be given.  A $15.00 fee will be charged to cover the textbook and supplies.

The interview

When you have completed the preparation process, the next step is to arrange an interview for your child with the DRE.  This interview will enable us to assist in determining the child’s readiness for the sacrament.  Each child should bring his/her preparation book to this interview. This process usually takes fifteen to twenty minutes.

Reception of the Sacrament

Parents have two options on how their child will celebrate the reception of Eucharist:

• Individual Reception:  you may choose a regularly scheduled Saturday evening, Sunday morning, or weekday liturgy as the celebration time for your child.
• Group Reception:  you may choose to have your child receive First Eucharist in a group celebration.