Communion is when a person receives the body and blood of Christ (Holy Eucharist) into themselves via bread and wine.
“Those who have been raised to the dignity of the royal priesthood by Baptism, and configured more deeply to Christ by Confirmation, participate with the whole community in the Lord’s own sacrifice by means of the Eucharist.”
– The Catechism of the Catholic Church
Sacramental Preparation for First Eucharist
In the Archdiocese of Edmonton, children may prepare for First Eucharist at age seven.
Note: Children prepare for First Reconciliation and First Eucharist at the same time. First Reconciliation is given prior to First Eucharist being received.
Sacramental Preparation for First Eucharist
In the Archdiocese of Edmonton, children may prepare for First Eucharist at age seven.
Note: Children prepare for First Reconciliation and First Eucharist at the same time. First Reconciliation is given prior to First Eucharist being received.
Sacramental Preparation Lessons (provided by Holy Family Parish)
Parent Information for First Reconciliation/First Eucharist
Registration for First Reconciliation/First Eucharist 2023-2024
Parent Information Sessions:
Information session is offered twice. Choose one session to attend.
Wednesday, September 20th (6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.) or Saturday, September 23rd (10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.)
Sacramental Preparation Lessons:
The child and a parent must both attend all four lessons. Each lesson is offered twice. Choose one lesson to attend. It is recommended families plan to attend the first session. If circumstances prevent families from attending the first lesson, there is another chance to attend the second session. Attendance is not optional. Families who miss a lesson will be referred to the Pastor to address the absence.
Lesson #1: Wednesday, October 11th (6:00 p.m.—7:00 p.m.) or Saturday, October 14th (10:30 a.m.—11:30 a.m.)
Lesson #2: Wednesday, November 15th (6:00 p.m.—7:00 p.m.) or Saturday, November 18th (10:30 a.m.—11:30 a.m.)
Lesson #3: Wednesday, January 10th (6:00 p.m.—7:00 p.m.) or Saturday, January 13th (10:30 a.m.—11:30 a.m.)
Lesson #4: Saturday, February 3rd (10:30 a.m.—11:30 a.m.) or Wednesday, February 7th (6:00 p.m.—7:00 p.m.)
Note: All lessons are in the parish hall.
Sacramental Celebrations
First Reconciliation will be celebrated on Thursday, April 11th (6:00 p.m.—7:30 p.m.).
Note: First Reconciliation is celebrated at the parish not at school when Reconciliations are offered.
First Eucharist will be celebrated at regularly scheduled weekend Masses. Children will assigned a Mass to attend. More information will be shared at the sacramental preparation lessons.