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Every day, Jesus turns bread and wine into His Body and Blood during the Holy Mass. This happens at the moment called the Consecration. This way we can eat and receive Him in our soul.
Jesus instituted the Sacrament of Eucharist during the Last Supper with the twelve apostles. This sacrament has a bonus: it forgives venial sins and fortifies us against committing mortal ones in the future. It’s Jesus Himself who is within us.
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To remember Jesus: Catholics believe that the bread and wine used in the Eucharist ceremony represent the body and blood of Jesus. By receiving the Eucharist, they can remember Jesus and all he did for them.
To receive strength and grace: Catholics believe that by receiving the Eucharist, they receive strength and grace from God. This can help them to be better people and to live a good life.
To feel closer to God: By receiving the Eucharist, Catholics can feel closer to God and to the church community. It’s like a special moment where they can connect with God and with other people who share their beliefs.
2nd-5th Grade First Eucharist Mass usually happens on an assigned Saturday after Easter.
6th-12th Grade First Eucharist Mass usually happens on an assigned Saturday Mass in March or April.
For those 18 years old or older, First Eucharist Mass varies depending on the person receiving the sacrament.
If you have a passion for helping people prepare for the Sacrament of Eucharist, please consider serving as a volunteer minister for our First Eucharist ministry!
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Did you know that Prince of Peace serves the Sacrament of Eucharist to the sick, dying, homebound, and those in hospitals and nursing homes with our Eucharistic Visitors Ministry?
Then he took the bread, said the blessing, broke it, and gave it to them, saying, “This is my body, which will be given for you; do this in memory of me.”