The Eucharist is, as the Second Vatican Council reminds us, the source and summit of our Christian lives because in it we receive the fullness of Jesus Christ in his body and blood, soul and divinity. Therefore we have a special obligation to ensure that every person wishing to receive the Eucharist is properly formed in the faith of the Church.
We have included the requirements for children who wish to receive First Holy Communion in our parish below (If you are an adult please see the R.C.I.A. page here):
Your child must have been baptized in the Catholic Church
We invite you and your family to attend Mass regularly each week
If your child is not enrolled in a Catholic School, your child must participate in the Faith Formation Program in the parish
You and your child must attend the First Holy Communion Preparation Program
Your child should know how to:
Make the sign of the cross
Recite the Lord's Prayer
Recite the Hail Mary Prayer
Recite the Glory Be Prayer
Recite the Act of Contrition
Your family must be registered parishioners in St. Bernard's. If you are not registered and would like to register please contact the parish office at 508-755-3820 or click here to register online to become a member.
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