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First Communion

First Reconciliation and First Communion
- First Reconciliation
  When we sin, or knowingly do something that is wrong in God’s judgment, we harm our relationship with God, the Church and, if we hurt another person, that person. We are encouraged to regularly participate in this Sacrament (i.e., Reconciliation, Confession, Penance — it is known by many names) and thus maintain our good relationship with God, the Church, and others. No one should hesitate admitting that they are a sinner or believe that any sin they committed cannot be forgiven. The only sin God will not forgive is that for which we do not ask for forgiveness! The seal of confession assures the penitent that anything which they confessed is revealed to NO ONE.
  Students in our religious education program make their First Reconciliation in 2nd grade — prior to their First Communion — in order to be in the state of Grace upon receipt of the Eucharist. Adults new to the Catholic faith make their First Reconciliation prior to the Easter Vigil.
  
  First Communion
  Of all sacraments, the Eucharist is most central to the life of a Catholic, referred to as the “source and summit of the Christian life.” As a human needs physical food for nourishment of the body, so a Catholic longs for the Eucharist as spiritual food (John 6:53). The Eucharist is also a participation in Jesus’ sacrifice on the Cross, leading to praise and thanksgiving. It is our highest act of worship and is simultaneously meal and sacrifice.
  Students in our religious education program make their First Holy Communion in 2nd grade. Adults new to the Church receive the Eucharist for the first time at the Easter Vigil.