First Holy Communion & Reconciliation
"This is my body, which will be given for you; do this in memory of me."
The Sacrament of Holy Communion, also known as Eucharist, is a sacred occasion for all Catholics.
During the Sacrament of Holy Communion, Christians receive and eat the body and blood of Christ Jesus, and they enter
into unity with Christ and the Church. The Church encourages all its members, in a state of grace, to partake of Holy
Communion weekly at the Sunday Mass.
For children, their First Holy Communion is celebrated annually in late spring. In order to participate in the celebration
of First Holy Communion, children attend weekly Parish Religious Education classes from September through May. PRE helps
children attain the Church requirement of “sufficient knowledge and careful preparation so as to understand the mystery of Christ
according to their capacity, and receive the Body of the Lord with faith and devotion.”
The Archdiocese of Miami suggests two or more consecutive years of formal religious education for the reception of the sacraments
of First Communion. Children must be of an age of reason, 7 years of age or older to receive the sacraments.
During the two years of preparation parents/guardians and students will be invited to attend various programs/meetings, which will nourish and strengthen faith and spirituality.
These programs are extremely important and every effort should be made to attend. Our Communion Program encompasses grades 1st thru 11th. Classes meet Tuesdays for elementary
school kids and Wednesday for Middle & High School Kids, beginning at the 5:30pm to 6:45pm.
Pre-Communion: This program is recommended for kids in 1st grade of elementary school, and/or kids from seven up to twelve years old, that need to have done the 1st year of First Communion. They will learn how Jesus Christ is with us always, our payers, the commandments, and more. At the completion of this program your child will be ready for the next step.
First Communion: This program is recommended for kids that already have done the Pre-Communion program. They will learn how Jesus gave his live for us, the sacraments of Penance and Reconciliation, and more. At the completion of this program your child will received the Sacrament of Holy Communion. Please be advice that in order to be register for this program, your child must have completed the Pre-Communion program and have received the Sacrament of Baptism
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