The Sacrament of the Eucharist completes the Sacraments
of Initiation. The Eucharist is the "source and
summit of the Christian life." In the Eucharist
we are receiving the Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity
of Jesus Christ. The mode of Christ's presence under
the Eucharistic species is unique. It raises the Eucharist
above all th sacraments as the perfection of the spiritual
life and the end to which all the sacraments tend: In
the most Blessed Sacrament of the Eucharist, the body
and blood, together with the soul and divinity, of our
Lord Jesus Christ and, therefore the whole Christ is
truly, really and substantially contained. (CCC 1322-1374)
Sacramental Preparation
Children and parents of children wishing to receive First Holy Communion
are required to attend a First Communion Formation Session.
Requirements for reception of the Eucharist
Passing grade in religion class
Attendance in formal religion classes for a minimum of 2 years previous to the reception of the sacrament
Attendance of parent and child at Eucharist Formation
All students wishing to receive this sacrament must show their regular Mass attendance at SJE through the use of their own student parish envelopes.
The Sacrament of the Eucharist completes the Sacraments
of Initiation. The Eucharist is the "source and
summit of the Christian life." In the Eucharist
we are receiving the Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity
of Jesus Christ. The mode of Christ's presence under
the Eucharistic species is unique. It raises the Eucharist
above all th sacraments as the perfection of the spiritual
life and the end to which all the sacraments tend: In
the most Blessed Sacrament of the Eucharist, the body
and blood, together with the soul and divinity, of our
Lord Jesus Christ and, therefore the whole Christ is
truly, really and substantially contained. (CCC 1322-1374)