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Eucharist is a mystery which is at the very center of Catholic life. It is the source and the summit of all preaching of the Gospel and is the center of the assembly of the faithful.
Is my child ready for sacramental preparation for First Communion?
Children in the Second Grade are eligible to engage in preparation for First Communion either through their curriculum as students at Southern Tier Catholic School or through our parish Religious Education program. The sacrament of Reconciliation [or Confession] is included in the preparation for First Communion.
Please see our page on Faith Formation K-8th Grade for more information on who to contact and how to register for the parish Religious Education program.
Follow this link to learn more about the Sacrament of Holy Eucharist in the Catholic Church.While they were eating, Jesus took bread, said the blessing, broke it, and giving it to his disciples said, "Take and eat; this is my body." Then he took a cup, gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, "Drink from it, all of you, for this is my blood of the covenant, which will be shed on behalf of many for the forgiveness of sins." (Mt 26:26-28; cf. Mk 14:22-24, Lk 22:17-20, 1 Cor 11:23-25)