First Eucharist

Dear First Eucharist students and parents,
 
We are living right now in a time of uncertainty, fear and stress for many.  But we must remember during this time that we are in solidarity with one another, brothers and sisters in Christ.  During these most difficult moments, we look to the cross and anchor our hope in Christ. 
 
Today, I would like to update you all on where we stand with First Eucharist. 
 

First Eucharist Updates:

 Archbishop Listecki announced the following yesterday:
 "Confirmations and First Communions are now postponed until the health crisis has passed. At that time, instructions will be provided for scheduling. Catechetical materials will be posted to assist parents in talking about this with their candidates and first communicants.  For priests who have requested / would be requesting delegation to confirm already-baptized Catholics, that delegation is issued for a specific date. When the health crisis passes, you will need to request delegation when you have scheduled the new Confirmation date."
 
What does this mean for us?
This means that at this time, we do not know when First Eucharist will be held. We will give you updates as we receive them from the Archdiocese and our priests.  We will continue to prepare for this sacrament and will look at dates when the health crisis has been resolved.   

                                                                                                                                                
Children celebrate First Eucharist (i.e., First Communion) in second grade. Preparation for Eucharist includes participation in Catholic Formation classes or the parish school religion class in first and second grade. Children who do not complete the first year of preparation in 1st grade can either complete it in 2nd grade and celebrate the sacrament in 3rd grade or request a make-up-material packet. This packet must be completed before October. 

Registered parishioners with children in 2nd grade who attend a Catholic School or the parish Catholic Formation program should receive a First Eucharist registration mailing in early January. This mailing includes information on preparation for the sacrament, program registration information, and information on the requirements for 2nd grade participants, which include attendance at one of two Family Sessions offered in February and attendance at a Blessing Cup Session in March. 

The family session for First Eucharist will be held on Saturday, February 22, 2020 and Monday, February 24, 2020.  Families must attend one of these sessions.
 
First Eucharist celebrations are scheduled for :

Saturday, May 2 and Sunday May 3, 2020
Saturday, May 16 and Sunday, May 17, 2020

The Sacramental fee for First Eucharist is $40.00.