First Eucharist

"As He sat at the table with his disciples, He took bread, blessed it, and broke it. He gave it to his disciples, saying 'Take this, all of you, and eat of it, for this is my body, which will be given up for you.'"  Eucharist is the source and summit of our Christian life, and the act of thanksgiving, a sacrifice offered, a meal shared, a communion with one another and with Christ. Being welcomed to the table of the Eucharist is also a joyous step in the journey into our Catholic faith and the community of believers.
 
Any child in 3rd grade or older is welcome to prepare for and receive this sacrament.  For children who are baptized, it is the policy of the Diocese of Rochester that First Reconciliation precedes First Eucharist. Children may prepare for both Sacraments in the same year if they are in 3rd grade or older.

Before preparing for one of these sacraments, the child should already be enrolled in our Children’s Faith Formation program. You can enroll in Children's Faith Formation here.
 
Our preparation program for First Eucharist begins in February, 2021. This year, all classes will be held via Zoom.

• Zoom Parents' Meeting on Wednesday, January 27, from 7–8 p.m.
• Eight class sessions held on Thursdays from 6–7 p.m.; the first class is on Thursday, February 11. You can find the class schedule here.
• First Eucharist Mass rehearsals will be scheduled based on state and county COVID regulations in the spring.
• First Eucharist Masses will be held on April 24–25, May 1–2, and May 8–9. Each family will choose a weekend and a Mass for their child to receive their First Eucharist. There is a maximum of 3 communicants per Mass.