First Eucharist

Those who were baptized in the Catholic Church as infants are to be led to eucharistic communion when they reach the use of reason (generally the age of seven). Enrollment in our parish Faith Formation program should occur in grade one when suitable formation is begun to augment the formation that occurs within the Christian family. In the second year of our parish Faith Formation programs, children are considered candidates for First Holy Communion.

Here at St. Benedict the Abbot Church, First Eucharist is celebrated during the Easter season. Students must successfully complete two years of religious education prior to reception of First Eucharist.