Holy Eucharist - First Communion
“I am the living bread that came down from heaven; if any one eats of this bread, he will live for ever; . . . he who eats my flesh and drinks my blood has eternal life and . . . abides in me, and I in him” (Jn 6:51, 54, 56).
At St. John’s
We help parents prepare their children for their First Holy Communion, after the completion of first grade. The parent’s role is very important throughout the year, both for the child’s First Reconciliation (in January) and the First Communion (in April-May). Please call our Religious Education office at (978) 532-1586 to register your child before the school year begins.
What if my child is older than the second grade?
We will work with older children and their parents for a special preparation for First Communion. What is important is to determine how much the child already knows about the Catholic faith and practice. With a call to the Religious Education office you can begin to work out a plan that fits your child’s needs.
Can I request communion for a loved one who is homebound?
By all means! Please contact the parish and make your request. Our priests and deacons and communion ministers all make visits to homes in the parish to bring Communion to those who are sick or unable to come to Church for any reason.
Can I bring Communion to a relative or friend who is in the hospital or homebound?
To give the Eucharist to another, a Catholic must be trained and authorized. We prepare confirmed Catholics to become Communion Ministers with much care. To be eligible for this ministry a Catholic must live a life of faith and charity consistent with the gift of the Eucharist.
