1st Eucharist
Sacramental preparation. Children must have completed at least one year of Faith formation (grade 1 or above) and be enrolled in their 2nd year of faith formation (grade 2 or above) to enroll in preparation for 1st Reconciliation and 1st Eucharist.
1st Eucharist Program details:
Preparation for the Sacrament of 1st Eucharist is done through a partnership between parents and Catechists.
Through a series of workshops here at St. Mary’s and sessions completed at home by parents and children, families are actively engaged in preparing for the Sacrament. Preparation takes place between February and May with the children receiving the Sacrament in late May.
The steps of preparation are as follows:
Parent meeting – There is no formal meeting for First Communion. Information for this Sacrament will be shared at the meeting for First Reconciliation in September. The focus is on empowering the parents to work with the children at home on the Sacramental prep. Parents will receive the First Communion materials to work with their children at the Reconciliation Retreat. Attendance is required.
8 1st Eucharist book sessions taught at home by parents. Families will complete the book sessions at home, prior to attending their monthly workshop. Parents will be provided with a schedule at the Parent Meeting in September.
Workshops for parents and children. The first workshops begin in September and continue through May. First Communion preparation begins in January. . Attendance is required.
Rehearsal. 1st Eucharist rehearsal for children and parents will be scheduled prior to First Communion. Attendance is required.
Preparation for the Sacrament of 1st Eucharist is done through a partnership between parents and Catechists.
Through a series of workshops here at St. Mary’s and sessions completed at home by parents and children, families are actively engaged in preparing for the Sacrament. Preparation takes place between February and May with the children receiving the Sacrament in late May.
The steps of preparation are as follows:
Parent meeting – There is no formal meeting for First Communion. Information for this Sacrament will be shared at the meeting for First Reconciliation in September. The focus is on empowering the parents to work with the children at home on the Sacramental prep. Parents will receive the First Communion materials to work with their children at the Reconciliation Retreat. Attendance is required.
8 1st Eucharist book sessions taught at home by parents. Families will complete the book sessions at home, prior to attending their monthly workshop. Parents will be provided with a schedule at the Parent Meeting in September.
Workshops for parents and children. The first workshops begin in September and continue through May. First Communion preparation begins in January. . Attendance is required.
Rehearsal. 1st Eucharist rehearsal for children and parents will be scheduled prior to First Communion. Attendance is required.
1st Eucharist Materials
Eucharist Student Book - The student book is a beautifully written and illustrated guide to learning about the Sacrament of Eucharist. It is broken into 8 sessions each starts with questions about the child's life, drawing a relation between their life today and what is being taught in the session. It continues with a scripture story that presents the main theme of the session. The story uses engaging illustrations and stickers to help the children focus and understand the story. The session then continues with a teaching about preparing for the Eucharist and celebrating Mass. Each session ends with a short prayer reflection for the family. At the end of the book is a section titled "Living My Faith" which explains the Mass and the rituals of the Eucharist and our Catholic faith. There is also a section on prayer.
My Own Mass Booklet - The Mass booklet is an interactive missal for the children to use when the attend Mass. In story form, it contains all the prayers of the Mass, explaining what is happening in each part of the Mass. It has places for the children to color, draw, write and reflect on what is going on at the Sunday Liturgy. Parents will receive this book at the Parent meeting and are asked to have their child bring it each time they go to Mass. Having the book with help the children focus on the Mass and learn what is going on during the Mass.
Quick Educational Videos on Eucharist (for parents)
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Quick Videos on the Mass (for parents)
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