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First Holy Communion

- Sacrament of the Eucharist
  
  The Eucharist is the highest of all the sacraments as the resurrected Jesus Christ, eternal Son of God, is truly and substantially present in the form of bread and wine. The Eucharist is a sacrifice and memorial of Jesus’ death and resurrection The Lord demonstrates his love by humbling himself so we can receive his Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity into or body and soul.
  When receive the Eucharist in Holy Communion, we are united closer to Jesus, becoming "one flesh" with our savior. He spiritually nourishes us, giving us the sanctifying grace to love as Christ. If we receiving him in a state of grace (no unforgiven mortal sin), our venial sins are remitted and the grace we receive at baptism is fostered and grows. The Eucharist is a pledge of future glory, a foretaste of heaven. Since we are united with Christ Body and Blood, we become more united with the members of his Church, reminding us to care for those who are in need.
Child First Holy Eucharist (Communion)
- First Holy Communion Preparation Requirements
  
  A year of CCE preparation during the second grade is required for those receiving First Communion. Sacrament preparation is separate and distinct from CCE classes. Separate sessions will be held for the preparation of the Sacrament of Reconciliation and for the Sacrament of Eucharist. There will be a $25.00 sacramental fee to help with the cost of materials and certificate.
  
  Preparation requirements include the following:
  Child and parent must attend mass regularly
  The child must attend CCE classes regularly Students will be allowed only three absences
  Child must attend Sacramental Retreat
  Parents must attend six Adult Formation sessions
  Children should be in the second grade or older
  Baptismal certificates must be turned in by November 1st
  Parents are responsible for teaching children the required traditional prayers and basic beliefs of the Catholic faith. They must know the Act of Contrition before First Reconciliation
  A Penance Service will be announced at a later time
- Contact
  
  Julie Martinez
  
  Director of Children's Faith Formation
  
  281-485-5457
  juliesthelenchurch.org
First Holy Communion for Adults
- If you are a baptized Catholic adult who has not received your First Holy Communion and are interested in formation towards completing your sacraments of initiation (First Communion and Confirmation), please look into our OCIA process here.