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.