Receiving Holy Communion

The Eucharist is one of the seven Sacraments and one of the three Sacraments of Initiation. At the Last Supper Jesus gave his disciples bread, saying, "This is my body," and wine saying, "This is my blood." "Do this in remembrance of me." We partake in this every time we are at Mass.

English writer, poet, philologist, and academic, J.R. Tolkien, most famous for his works, The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, wrote the following about the Eucharist: “I put before you the one great thing to love on earth: the Blessed Sacrament. There you will find romance, glory, honor, fidelity, and the true way of all your loves on earth.”

Saint Teresa of Calcutta said that “in an ever-changing world the Holy Eucharist is a constant reminder of the great reality of God’s changeless love.”

Receiving Reconciliation and Eucharist for the First Time

For children entering second grade or older, we offer preparation to receive the sacraments of Reconciliation and Holy Communion for the first time. We want to walk this journey with all our families!

Required Documentation

If your child was not baptized at Holy Spirit, we are required to receive from you a recently-issued baptismal certificate. This is a request that parishes regularly receive; simply call the church where your child was baptized to request the certificate. Original certificates or copies of the original certificate cannot be accepted.

Registration

For those with children attending a school other than Holy Spirit Catholic School, in addition to the sacramental preparation registration, you need to register for Keep the Fire Burning Family Formation.

• Do you have questions regarding your child preparing for and receiving the Sacraments of Reconciliation and Holy Communion?

• Are you an adult desiring to complete your own Sacraments of Initiation into the Catholic Church or have questions about this sacrament?