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First Holy Communion

Now as they were eating, Jesus took bread, and blessed, and broke it, and gave it to the disciples and said, “Take, eat; this is my body.” And he took a cup, and when he had given thanks he gave it to them, saying, “Drink of it, all of you; for this is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins. I tell you I shall not drink again of this fruit of the vine until that day when I drink it new with you in my Father’s kingdom.” (MATTHEW 26:26-29)

The Lord Jesus, on the night before he suffered on the cross, shared one last meal with his disciples. During this meal our Savior instituted the sacrament of his Body and Blood.

The Eucharist is "the source and summit of the Christian life." "The other sacraments, and indeed all ecclesiastical ministries and works of the apostolate, are bound up with the Eucharist and are oriented toward it. For in the blessed Eucharist is contained the whole spiritual good of the Church, namely Christ himself, our Pasch." (CATECHISM OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 1324)

Preparation for Children: Children who are over seven years old and have received the Sacrament of Reconciliation may prepare to celebrate the Sacrament of Eucharist for the first time. Please call the parish office at 715-588-3148 or call Fr. Maria Joseph Kodiganti directly at 715-614-8058.