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“First Communion is, above all, a celebration. We celebrate Jesus, who wants to remain always by our side. He will always be with us.” - Pope Francis

Holy Communion, or receiving the Eucharist is the most important Sacrament of  Catholic life. Each Sunday we gather together at Mass to receive and to be nourished by this life-giving gift of Jesus' own body and blood. When we leave Mass, we take this loving gift with us into the world, spreading the love of God and the good news of Jesus to all those around us

Students.
Ages 7-8.
First Holy Communion is a sacred religious ceremony performed in the Catholic Church typically when a child reaches the age of 7-8 years old.  It is the first time that they accept the bread and wine known as the Eucharist. The second of the three Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism and Confirmation are the other two), it completes an individual's membership to the Catholic Community and celebrates the real presence of Christ in the bread, wine, and gathered community.

Grades 2-8.
Children in Grades 2 thru 8, who need to make their First Holy Communion also enter the Faith Formation program, and the classes are tailored to their elementary grade level and how much religious education the child has had in the past. To enroll your child in the Faith Formation program, to prepare for First Communion, please click here. [FORM NEEDED] for registration information.  

High School Students.
High School students can prepare for First Communion at the same time they are preparing for Confirmation. Please contact Virginai Christi or see the Confirmation page for more details.

If you have a student that would like to prepare for their First Communion, please contact Virginia Christi at 413.773.3311 or [email protected].
 

Adults who have been Baptized and would like to celebrate their First Communion are encouraged to enroll in the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA) program. To begin, please contact Sandra Mizula at 413.773.3311 or [email protected].