First Holy Communion
Communion
What is the Eucharist?
The Eucharist is the source and summit of the Christian life. When we faithfully receive the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ, we grow deeper in communion with God and fellowship with one another.
First Communion
Our Sacramental Preparation program is designed as a faith journey for kids in Grades 1-2, and their parents to take together. First Communion preparation begins in September and concludes with First Communion in May.
For your child to receive First Communion, he or she must be enrolled in our Religious Formation and Sacramental Preparation programs.
Religious Education Family Gatherings and Events for the 2024-2025 Academic Year:
September 30th, 2024 - Religious Education Family Gathering
6 PM - Msgr. Bendik Pastoral Center
October 20th, 2024 - Children’s Liturgy of the Word (2nd Grade Mass)
9 AM - St. John the Evangelist Church
October 24th, 2024 - Halloween Party/Trick or Treat
6 PM - Msgr. Bendik Pastoral Center
November 4th, 2024 - Religious Education Family Gathering
6 PM - Msgr. Bendik Pastoral Center
November 24th, 2024 - Children’s Liturgy of the Word (3rd & 4th Grade Mass)
9 AM - St. John the Evangelist Church
December 1st, 2024 - Living Nativity & Tree Lighting /Christmas Party
5 PM - St. Joseph Marello Parish Hall
December 8th, 2024 - Children’s Liturgy of the Word (1st Grade Mass)
9 AM - St. John the Evangelist Church
December 9th, 2024 - Religious Education Family Gathering
6 PM - Msgr. Bendik Pastoral Center
December 15th, 2024 - Blessing of the Bambinelli Mass
9 AM - St. John the Evangelist Church
January 6th, 2025 - Religious Education Family Gathering
6 PM - Msgr. Bendik Pastoral Center
January 26th, 2025 - Children’s Liturgy of the Word (5th & 6th Grade Mass)
9 AM - St. John the Evangelist Church
February 3rd, 2025 - Religious Education Family Gathering
6 PM - Msgr. Bendik Pastoral Center
February 8th, 2024 - First Communion Family Retreat
9 AM - 12 PM - Msgr. Bendik Pastoral Center
February 9th, 2025 - Children’s Liturgy of the Word (7th Grade Mass)
9 AM - St. John the Evangelist Church
February 26th, 2025 - First Penance Practice
6 PM - St. John the Evangelist Church
March 3rd, 2025 - Religious Education Family Gathering
6 PM - Msgr. Bendik Pastoral Center
March 9th, 2024 - First Penance
3 Pm - St. John the Evangelist Church
March 16th, 2025 - Children’s Liturgy of the Word (8th Grade Mass)
9 AM - St. John the Evangelist Church
March 31st, 2025- Religious Education Family Gathering
6 PM - Msgr. Bendik Pastoral Center
April 13th, 2025 - Children’s Liturgy of the Word (Pre-K & Kindergarten Mass)
9 AM - St. John the Evangelist Church
April 28th, 2025- Religious Education Family Gathering
6 PM - Msgr. Bendik Pastoral Center
April 30th, 2025 - First Communion Practice
6 PM - St. John the Evangelist Church
May 3rd, 2025 - First Communion
1 PM - St. John the Evangelist Church