In order to properly prepare for the Sacrament of the Eucharist, it is expected that all children participate in
regular religious education through the parish’s religious education program or by attending a Catholic school.
Reception of First Eucharist usually takes place in the second grade. However, preparation
for the sacrament begins with participation in a religious education program one year prior to the sacramental
year. In other words, two years of religious education are required for a child to receive this sacrament. All
children celebrate the sacrament for the first time during the Easter season. Please contact the religious
education office if you have a child who wishes to receive this beautiful sacrament.