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What the Eucharist Is

The Eucharist is "the source and summit of the Christian life (CCC 1324) and is a participation in Christ's sacrifice for our salvation. Receiving the Eucharist is to receive Christ himself, and to be in communion with him. Seen in this light, proper reception of the Eucharist is necessary and therefore closely related to the sacrament of reconciliation (confession). 

Who Can Be Prepared at St. Mary's Cathedral

1) Parishioners who attend Sunday Mass (also a requirement for our program)

2) Parishioners that have child(ren) ages 7-9 may register for First Holy Communion and First Reconciliation preparation. Our guiding curriculum is Signs of Grace from Augustine Institute

3) A copy of the child(ren)'s Baptismal Certificate

4) There is a fee of $50/child. Please make check payable to St. Mary's Cathedral with 1st Comm and your child(ren)'s name(s) in the memo

Registration usually opens in August and the program runs from September through May. Classes take place on Sundays at 10 AM