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 2018-2019

There will be preparation for First Eucharist in the Fall of 2018
and in the Spring of 2019 as well.

Fall Preparation

Registration open October 15 – November 11, 2018
Parent Meetings planned for Tuesday, November 6, 2018 6:30 pm in the Gym OR
Sunday, November 11, 2018, 12:30 pm in the Parish Center
Mini-Retreats for Parents and Candidates planned for Sunday, December 2, 2018, 12:30 – 2 pm, AND
Saturday, December 15, 2017, 12:30- 2 pm.
Both Mini-Retreats are in the Church.
Celebration of First Eucharist planned for
Third Sunday in Advent, December 16. 10:30 Mass (and 8:30 Mass if necessary)

Spring Preparation

Registration open February 11 – March 12, 2019
Parent Meetings planned for Sunday, March 10, 2019, 12:30 pm in the Parish Center OR
Tuesday, March 12, 2019 6:30 pm in the Gym.
Mini-Retreats for Parents and Candidates planned for Sunday, March 24, 2019, 12:30 – 2 pm, AND
Sunday, April 7, 2019, 12:30- 2 pm.
Both Mini-Retreats are in the Church.
Celebrations of First Eucharist planned for
April 27, 2019 – 5 Mass; April 28, 2019 – 8:30 Mass and 10:30 Mass
May 5, 2018 – 8:30 Mass and 10:30 Mass
May 11, 2019 – 5 Mass

CELEBRATIONS SPRING 2018
April 28, 2018 – 5 Mass;

April 29, 2018 – 8:30 Mass and

10:30 Mass

May 6, 2018 – 10:30 Mass

May 19, 2018 – 5 Mass

June 24, 2018 – 10:30 Mass