Eucharist
Jesus said: "I am the living bread that came down from heaven; if any one eats of this bread, he will live for ever; . . . he who eats my flesh and drinks my blood has eternal life and . . . abides in me, and I in him" (Jn 6:51, 54, 56).
The Eucharist is the heart and the summit of the Church's life, for in it Christ associates his Church and all her members with his sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving offered once for all on the cross to his Father; by this sacrifice he pours out the graces of salvation on his Body which is the Church.
The Eucharistic celebration always includes: the proclamation of the Word of God; thanksgiving to God the Father for all his benefits, above all the gift of his Son; the consecration of bread and wine; and participation in the liturgical banquet by receiving the Lord's body and blood. These elements constitute one single act of worship.
(Catechism of the Catholic Church)
First Eucharist
Parents wishing to have their baptized child presented for First Eucharist must enroll in preparation for this sacrament.
This is in addition to the usual catechesis. Click here for current information on First Eucharist & First Reconciliation
Adults wishing to receive the Eucharist for the first time should contact RCIA for more information; contact Ernie or Lisa Sieber; for Ernie call 225-266-0569; for Lisa call 225-802-1165