Eucharist

The ritual, sacramental action of thanksgiving to God which constitutes the principal Christian liturgical celebration of and communion in the paschal mystery of Christ.
The liturgical action called the Eucharist is also traditionally known as the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass.
It is one of seven sacraments of the Church; the Holy Eucharist completes Christian initiation (CCC 1322).
The Sunday celebration of the Eucharist is at the heart of the Church’s life (CCC 2177).

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First Eucharist at St. Pius X

SACRAMENTAL READINESS
To prepare for a Sacramental Celebration at St. Pius X the child needs to have foundational catechesis; which means that the he/she has participated in at least one year of Faith Formation or Catholic School the year immediately prior to the year she/he prepares for a sacramental celebration.

The preparation to celebrate First Eucharist is done separately from the regular catechetical programs that the child is enrolled in, either in one of our Faith Formation Programs or as a student at St. Pius X Catholic School.

Criteria of Readiness to Prepare for and Celebrate First Eucharist:

• Baptized in the Roman-Catholic Church
• Celebrate Mass on a weekly basis
• Foundational Catechesis
• At least 7 years old, which is the age of reason per Canon Law
• A desire to receive the Eucharist.
• Understand that the Eucharist is the Body and Blood of Christ and not ordinary bread and wine
• Having prepared for and celebrated First Reconciliation prior to preparing for celebration of First Eucharist

PREPARATION 2020-2021

We are planning preparation for the Fall of 2020 as well as the Spring of 2021.
PREPARATION 2020-2021

Fall Preparation 2020

• Registration open until November 3 using this link
  https://giving.ncsservices.org/App/Form/ab97a54c-5506-4c81-9538-cbc2b69340cd
• Parent Meeting
  Sunday, November 1 at 1:30  pm in the Parish Center
• Mini-Retreats
  Sunday, November 15 at 1:30 pm in the Church AND
  Sunday, December 6 at 1:30 pm in the Church
• Celebration is planned for
  Thursday, December 10, 6:30 pm

Spring Preparation 2021

• Registration open February 16 until March 16
  Look here for Registration Link starting February 16, 2021
• Parent Meetings
  Sunday, March 14 at 1:30  pm in the Church OR
  Tuesday, March 16 at 6:30 pm in the Church
• Mini-Retreats
  Saturday, April 10 at 1 pm in the Church AND
  Saturday, April 24 at 1 pm in the Church
• Celebrations planned for
  May 2, 7:30 am,  9:30 am and 11:30 am Masses
  May 8, 4 pm and 6 pm Masses
  May 9 7:30 am,  9:30 am and 11:30 am Masses

For more information, please contact Johan Engström at (585) 247-2566 x112