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Jubilee 2025

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Jubilee 2025
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Eucharist

Sacraments
Overview

The Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist (Holy Communion) is “the source and summit of the Christian life.”  (Catechism of the Catholic Church, 1324). During the Mass, we gather around the Lord’s table and remember Christ’s Passion, sacrifice on the cross,  His Resurrection, and His Ascension as Jesus instructed us during the Last Supper. 

As Catholics, we believe in transubstantiation - the transformation of bread and wine into the true Body and Blood of Jesus Christ. We ask that only “properly disposed” Catholics receive Holy Communion. This means that the receiving of Jesus’ Body and Blood is set aside for Catholics who are in right relationship with God and with one another. The intention here is not to dissuade anyone from receiving Communion; rather, it is an invitation to heal what is broken, creating a suitable environment for Jesus. The Church recommends going to Confession regularly prior to receiving Communion during Mass.

First Communion

Children enrolled in public school should contact the PREP Office before Grade 1.

Adults should contact the parish office to register for RCIA in September.

Discover a sacramental life

Fr. Mike Schmitz
How to Offer Everything to God this Lent
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Anna O'Neil
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Brother Silas Henderson
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Hannah Chartier
How Do I Abide? A Daily Guide to Abiding in Christ
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Dennis Lambert
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