Holy Communion

Overview
I am the living bread that came down from heaven; whoever eats this bread will live forever; and the bread that I will give is my flesh for the life of the world. (John 6:51)  

Jesus instituted the sacrament of Eucharist at the Last Supper through the sacrifice of his Precious Body and Blood. It is the gift we celebrate at each and every Mass through the breaking of the bread. The sacrament of Eucharist completes the sacraments of Christian Initiation, which include Baptism and Confirmation. 

The Catechism of the Catholic Church teaches that the Eucharist is the "source and summit" of Christian life. - CCC 1324  

First Communion for Children
The Sacrament of Eucharist is celebrated along with the Sacrament of Reconciliation for children in second grade and above. For children who are not attending Catholic school, enrollment in a full-time faith formation program is required for a minimum of one year prior to and the year of the sacramental preparation. This creates a foundation of the faith upon which the child can go deeper during sacramental preparation. To learn more about Christ the King's religious education program, check out our Religious Education page.  
 

Adults Seeking to Enter the Catholic Church
If you are an adult seeking to receive the Eucharist, check out our Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults page for more information.