THE EUCHARIST
Communion
What Is The Eucharist?
The Eucharist is the source and summit of the Christian life. The term “Eucharist” originates from the Greek word eucharistia, meaning thanksgiving.
In the celebration of the Eucharist, bread and wine become the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ through the power of the Holy Spirit and the instrumentality of the priest. The whole Christ is truly present -- body, blood, soul, and divinity -- under the appearances of bread and wine, the glorified Christ who rose from the dead. This is what the Church means when she speaks of the "Real Presence" of Christ in the Eucharist.
We offer the Eucharist beginning in Second Grade for children. Preparation for Holy Communion is done on an individual basis to help illustrate the significance of the Sacrament. Teens and adults interested in receiving Holy Communion would do so through our Rite of Christian Initiation.