Eucharist
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The Eucharist is “the source and summit of the Christian life.” “The other sacraments, and indeed all ecclesiastical ministries and works of the apostolate, are bound up with the Eucharist and are oriented toward it. For in the blessed Eucharist is contained the whole spiritual good of the Church, namely Christ himself, our Pasch.” (Catechism of the Catholic Church, #1324)
Reception of Holy Communion As Catholics, we fully participate in the celebration of the Eucharist when we receive Holy Communion. We are encouraged to receive Communion devoutly and frequently. Participants should receive absolution from grave sin during a sacramental confession and fast for one hour before receiving the Body and Blood of Christ. A frequent reception of the Sacrament of Penance is encouraged for all. |
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FIRST HOLY COMMUNION
In Holy Communion, we are eating the True Body and Blood of Jesus Christ, without which "you shall not have life in you" (John 6:53).
First Holy Communion is offered to Catholics when they reach the “age of reason.” This is most commonly at eight years old or in the second grade. At St. Thomas by the Sea, we begin to prepare our children for First Holy Communion in the First Grade. This is accomplished in our CCD classes or in religious class at St. Benedict Catholic School Elberta, Alabama.
To register your child for First Communion Class, fill out the CCD registration form below.
In Holy Communion, we are eating the True Body and Blood of Jesus Christ, without which "you shall not have life in you" (John 6:53).
First Holy Communion is offered to Catholics when they reach the “age of reason.” This is most commonly at eight years old or in the second grade. At St. Thomas by the Sea, we begin to prepare our children for First Holy Communion in the First Grade. This is accomplished in our CCD classes or in religious class at St. Benedict Catholic School Elberta, Alabama.
To register your child for First Communion Class, fill out the CCD registration form below.
