Eucharist

The ritual, sacramental action of thanksgiving to God,
which constitutes the principal Christian liturgical celebration of,
and communion in, the paschal mystery of Christ.


The liturgical action called the Eucharist
is also traditionally known as the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass.


It is one of seven sacraments of the Church;
the Holy Eucharist completes Christian initiation (CCC 1322).


The Sunday celebration of the Eucharist is at the heart of the Church’s life (CCC 2177).

First Eucharist at St. Pius X


SACRAMENTAL READINESS
To prepare for a Sacramental Celebration there needs to be a foundational understanding of our Catholic faith; St. Pius X Church invite each person to participate with at least one year of Faith Formation or Catholic School the year immediately prior to the year she/he prepares for a sacramental celebration.


The preparation to celebrate First Eucharist is done separately from the regular catechetical programs that the child is enrolled in, either in one of our Faith Formation Programs or as a student at St. Pius X Catholic School.


Criteria of Readiness to Prepare for and Celebrate First Eucharist:

  • Baptized in the Roman-Catholic Church
  • Celebrate Mass on a weekly basis
  • Foundational Catechesis
  • At least 7 years old, which is the age of reason per Canon Law
  • A desire to receive the Eucharist.
  • Understand that the Eucharist is the Body and Blood of Christ and not ordinary bread and wine
  • Having prepared for and celebrated First Reconciliation prior to preparing for celebration of First Eucharist


PREPARATION

We offer Fall/Winter and Spring Preparation
Each preparation begins with a parent meeting,
followed by lessons at home, 2 mini-retreats for candidate
(and at least one parent).
Each Mass will be limited to eight candidates.
Parents will be able to choose a Mass the day after the second parent meeting.
Please choose the preparation during which you and your candidate can participate with ALL  the gatherings.


Fall/Winter Preparation 2026

Registration opens September 26, 2026
Use this Link to Register

Parent Meetings
Tuesday, October 27, 2026, 6:20 pm, in the Church OR

Sunday, November 1, 2026, Noon, in the Parish Center

Mini-Retreats
Sunday, November 15, 2026, 12:30 pm, in the Parish Center AND

Sunday, December 6, 2026, 12:30 pm, in the Church

CELEBRATION
Sunday, December 13, 2026 at 9:30 am Mass


Spring 2027 Preparation

Registration opens February 13, 2027

There will be Link here to the Registration

Parent Meetings
Sunday, March 14, 2027, 12:30 pm, in the Parish Center OR

Tuesday, March 16, 2027, 6:20 pm, in the Church

Mini-Retreats
Sunday, April 4, 2027, 12:30 pm, in the Parish Center AND

Sunday, May 2, 2027, Noon, in the Church

CELEBRATIONS

Are planned for May 8, 2027; May 9, 2027; May 22, 2027 and May 30, 2027


For more information, please contact Dcn. Johan Engström at (585) 247-2566 x113