I am the living bread that came down from heaven; whoever eats this bread will live forever; and the bread that I will give is my flesh for the life of the world. (John 6:51)  

Jesus instituted the sacrament of Eucharist at the Last Supper through the sacrifice of his Precious Body and Blood. It is the gift we celebrate at each and every Mass through the breaking of the bread. The sacrament of Eucharist completes the sacraments of Christian Initiation, which include Baptism and Confirmation. 

The Catechism of the Catholic Church teaches that the Eucharist is the "source and summit" of Christian life.
  - CCC 1324   

First Communion for Children
The Sacrament of Eucharist is celebrated along with the Sacrament of Reconciliation for children in Third grade and older. For children who are not attending St. Monica's Religious Eduation program, enrollment in a full-time faith formation program is required for a minimum of two year prior to and the year of the sacramental preparation. This creates a foundation of the faith upon which the child can go deeper during sacramental preparation.

Adults Seeking to Enter the Catholic Church
If you are an adult seeking to receive the Eucharist, check out our Order of Christian Initiation for Adults page for more information.

"Those who approach the sacrament of Penance obtain pardon from God's mercy for the offense committed against him, and are, at the same time, reconciled with the Church which they have wounded by their sins and which by charity, by example, and by prayer labors for their conversion."
   - CCC 1422  
 

Reconciliation
The Sacrament of Reconciliation is celebrated along with the Sacrament of Holy Communion for children in Third grade and older. For children who are not attending St. Monica's Religious Education Program,  it is required for a minimum of two year prior to and the year of the sacramental preparation. This creates a foundation of the faith upon which the child can go deeper during sacramental preparation. 

To register your child for St. Monica's religious education program contact DRE Sonia Vega Perez.