What is the Eucharist?

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) Registered parishioners who attend weekly Sunday Mass and who are known to our Rector (this is a requirement for our program)

2) Registered parishioners that have child(ren) ages 7-9 may register for First Holy Communion and First Reconciliation preparation.

Our Curriculum is "Renewed" and "Received" by Ascension Press.  To learn more, click here!

Classes will be held on Sundays from 10:15-11:15am (after the 9am Mass), starting on October 6th, 2024.  An Informational Session will be held on Sunday, September 29th, 2024 after the 9am Mass in the Cathedral School Library.  For more information, contact Jenna Slotnick at jslotnick@cathedralpdx.org or (503)-770-4791