Eucharist

In the celebration of the Eucharist, bread and wine become the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ through the power of the Holy Spirit and the instrumentality of the priest. The whole Christ is truly present -- body, blood, soul, and divinity -- under the appearances of bread and wine, the glorified Christ who rose from the dead. This is what the Church means when she speaks of the "Real Presence" of Christ in the Eucharist.

Preparation for First Holy Communion

Elementary Age
Preparation for the Sacrament First Holy Communion for baptized children between third grade and fifth grade is in addition to regular attendance at the weekly faith formation session or Catholic school. It is expected that the family is participating at one of the weekend Masses. Contact the parish office 480-985-7655 for information or to register.

Jr. High/High School Age
Preparation for the Sacrament of First Holy Communion is offered the first Tuesday after Catechetical Sunday thru Easter. This is for Junior High and High School students 12 to 18 years of age.  It is expected that the family is participating in the weekly Sunday Mass, and will participate in a retreat in addition to the regular Tuesday class from 6 to 7:15 p.m. Please call the parish office.

For those unbaptized
Preparation for unbaptized adults, teens, and children over 7 years of age is through our Order of Christian Initiation program. 

First Communion for Adults…
Preparation for the Sacrament of First Holy Communion for baptized adults is through our Order of Christian Initiation program.

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