Eucharist

The Eucharist is the true Body and Blood of Jesus Christ. By the Eucharistic celebration, we unite ourselves with the heavenly liturgy and anticipate eternal life. The Eucharist is the heart and the summit of the Church's life, for in it, our Lord Jesus Christ associates His Church and all His members with His sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving.  Receiving the Body and Blood of Christ increases our union with the Lord, forgives venial sins, and preserves us from grave sins. Since receiving this sacrament strengthens the bonds of charity between Christ and us it also reinforces the unity of the Church as the Mystical Body of Christ. Because we see the Eucharist as the true body of Christ and not a symbol or metaphor, we know our Lord is truly present in this Sacrament, and in the tabernacle in our church. The Eucharist is to be honored and adored.

To receive the Eucharist, one must be in a state of Grace, or free of mortal sin. We are in a state of grace by going to confession. The Church asks the faithful to go to confession at least once a year and receive the Eucharist at least once a year.

If you wish for your child to receive their First Communion, or if you are an adult seeking your First Communion, please contact Mrs. Ivannia Vega-McTighe at (973) 345-4070.