Eucharist

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 2017-2018

There will be preparation for First Eucharist in the Fall of 2017
and in the Spring of 2018 as well.

Fall Preparation

First Eucharist was celebrated
December 17, 2017

SPRING PREPARATION

Celebrations of First Eucharist this spring
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