Sacraments

First Holy Eucharist

Contact Mary Schreiner or Linda Patterson | (770) 973-0038

Preparation for the Sacrament of First Eucharist is a entire family affair, involving parents and students.

Student preparation

Preparation is offered to students age 7 and older. At the direction of the Archbishop, the following guidelines for First Eucharist preparation are necessary. These guidelines will help ensure thorough and appropriate preparation of your children for the sacraments.

• Student must be baptized Catholic (certificate on file in Faith Formation office).
• Student must be registered in parish.
• Student must be registered in regular Faith Formation classes (Sunday or Monday) or attending a parochial school program
• Student must have been enrolled in a parish Faith Formation program or parochial school program for at least one year.
• Student must have already been prepared for First Reconciliation

In addition to their regular religious education classes there are five special First Eucharist classes that meet Tuesday evenings in the winter and spring. You can download the Registration Form here. A copy of Baptismal certificate must be attached to sacramental registration form if not already on file in Faith Formation Office.

For the 2007 First Communion dates, click here.

Parents/guardian participation

Parents/guardians of children preparing for this sacrament will attend simultaneous Parent Sessions on Tuesday evenings. Nursery or homework/activity room is available for siblings upon request.

Parent Topics will include:

• History of the Sacrament of Eucharist
• Theology of the Sacrament of Eucharist
• General Information Meeting and Video
• Faith and Moral Development of Children
• Question and Answer Session
• Banner Making Night
• Rehearsal

See John 6: 25-71 and Mt. 28:26-28 for Scriptural references.