The Eucharist
The Eucharist is the source and summit of our Catholic life. It embodies in itself the fullness of the Christian mystery. It is the climax of our initiation as Christians. Each time we celebrate the Eucharist we express and affirm the faith that we professed in Baptism and Confirmation.
In receiving the Eucharist we become one with Jesus. At this time in the child’s faith journey the true presence of Jesus in the Eucharist is a hard concept for them to understand. The parent/carer at this stage can only try to share their own childhood experience of the yearning and joy in receiving Holy Communion as it was then known.
In our parish the Sacrament of Eucharist or First Holy Communion follows the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Children in Year 4 and above are invited to participate in a programme to prepare for the Sacrament. It involves four 1 hour group sessions held in the parish centre of the Church complex. A parent or carer attends with the child, as their primary teacher, guided by our Pastoral Associate and Group Leaders. Workbooks are provided with activities included. First Eucharists are made in the Church at the end of the programme with our Parish Priest and Assistant Priest, on the Feast of Corpus Christi, (The Body and Blood of Christ).
For enquiries: 4332 2216
Pastoral Associate: Colleen