The Holy Eucharist

First Holy Communion

Welcoming our children to the Table of the Lord

First Holy Communion is one of the most joyful days in a child’s life — the day he or she first receives the Body and Blood of Christ in the Most Holy Eucharist, the source and summit of our faith.

Preparing Your Child

Children are normally prepared to receive First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion once they have reached the age of reason — usually around seven years old, in the second grade or older.

Catechesis happens at 9:00 AM in the Rectory Office Conference Room from September to April. Please enter through the back door of the Rectory Office, passing through the gate between the Rectory Office and the Parish Hall.

The Program: Signs of Grace

Our children prepare with Signs of Grace from the Augustine Institute. These two short videos are for you, parents — a look at what your child will experience in each year of preparation.

First Reconciliation

An overview of the program for parents

First Holy Communion

An overview of the program for parents

Already Baptized Elsewhere?

Children baptized in another parish are warmly welcome. Please plan to bring or request a copy of your child’s baptismal certificate as part of enrollment.

Begin the Journey

To enroll your child, please click the button below.

Enroll Your Child

Class Schedule

Every session for the 2026–2027 year, including the weeks we do not meet. Classes are Sundays at 9:00 AM in the Rectory Office Conference Room. Please enter via the back door of the Rectory by going through the gate in between the Rectory and the Parish Hall.

Switch to Month at the top of the calendar for the year at a glance, or add this schedule to your own calendar so every session comes with you.