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For Catholics
Catholics fully participate in the celebration of the Eucharist when they receive Holy Communion in fulfillment of Christ's command to eat His Body and drink His Blood. In order to be properly disposed to receive Communion, communicants should not be conscious of grave sin, have fasted for one(1) hour, and seek to live in charity and love with their neighbors. Persons of grave sin must first be reconciled with God and the Church through the Sacrament of Penance. A frequent reception of the Sacrament of Penance is encouraged for all.
For Those Not Receiving Holy Communion
Those not receiving sacramental communion are encouraged to express in their hearts a prayerful desire for unity with the Lord Jesus and with one another.
For additonal readings on Holy Communion and the teachings of the Church, the Catechism of the Catholic Church is available on-line at http://www.scborromeo.org/ccc.htm
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For Other Christians
We welcome to the celebration of the Eucharist those Christians who are not fully united with us. It is a consequence of the sad division in Christianity that we cannot extend to them a general invitation to receive Communion.
Catholics believe that the Eucharist is the REAL PRESENCE of Jesus under the appearance of bread and wine. It is not just a symbolic action: it is an action of the celebrating community signifying a oneness in faith, life, and worship of the community. Reception of the Eucharist by Christians not fully united with us would imply a oneness which does not yet exist, and for which we must all pray.
First Holy Communion Classes
Taught by the Sisters of Jesus the Saviour. Contact the Parish office for information. |
Guidelines for Receiving Holy Communion
