The Sacrament of the Eucharist
"At the Last Supper, on the night he was betrayed, our Savior instituted the Eucharistic sacrifice of his Body and Blood. This he did in order to perpetuate the sacrifice of the cross throughout the ages until he should come again, and so to entrust to his beloved Spouse, the Church, a memorial of his death and resurrection: a sacrament of love, a sign of unity, a bond of charity, a Paschal banquet 'in which Christ is consumed, the mind is filled with grace, and a pledge of future glory is given to us.'"
Catechism of the Catholic Church 1323
St. Bernadette Parish welcomes baptized children 7 years of age or older to celebrate their First Holy Communion. Diocesan policy requires that children complete one full year of Faith Formation classes prior to preparing for the Sacraments of First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion. A child must complete their preparation process before celebrating their First Holy Communion.
Classes for children are available every year in the Faith Formation center. Complete the following form to register and pay the $65 preparation fee:First Holy Communion at St. Bernadette will be held on Saturday, May 3rd, 2025 at the 5:00 pm Mass.Adults (those over the age of 18) are encouraged to participate in the OCIA process to prepare to receive Holy Communion. The celebration of the Sacraments of Initiation takes place during the Easter Vigil. CLICK HERE for more information.