The Sacrament of the Eucharist is celebrated at Holy Mass throughout the week. 

Jesus comes to us in the Eucharist so that we will live forever. Holy Communion is not ordinary food. It is the bread of eternal life. It is something more precious than gold or silver. It is worth more than anything you can imagine. For this sacred bread is the body and blood of Jesus. And Jesus promises that if you eat his flesh and drink his blood, you will have life in you and live forever.

~Pope John Paul II

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Preparing your child for their First Reconciliation (Confession) and First Holy Communion (Eucharist) is an exciting and memorable time of life for the child.  We want to give you the tools you need to help your child prepare their hearts and minds for these unique encounters with God!
All Second-Graders desiring these sacraments must participate in our family-based faith formation program “FaithBuilders”. 

Requirements for the First Reconciliation and First Communion:

• The family must be a member of St. James by the fall of the year of sacramental preparation
• The child must be validly Baptized and St. James must be able to obtain proof of the sacrament from the Church of Baptism.
• The parents must demonstrate their commitment to involvement with the preparation process by attending the required meetings and practices, completing all preparation requirements, and providing ongoing instruction and support as designated by the program director.