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"I am the living bread which came down from heaven; if any one eats of this bread, he will live forever; And the bread which I shall give for the life of the world is my flesh." - John 6:51
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God's Love Made Visible in the Eucharist.
The Holy Eucharist is the source and summit of Christian life. The term “Eucharist” originates from the Greek word eucharistia, meaning thanksgiving (USCCB). Within this sacrament Jesus Christ gives His Body and Blood for us, so that we too might give ourselves to Him in love and be united with Him in Holy Communion. In this way, we are joined more deeply with our community– the one Body of Christ, the Church.
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Communion Calls
Parishioners unable to attend Sunday Mass may request Communion to be brought to their home. Please contact the Jon Jonz, [email protected], 314-406-6548 to have one of our Eucharistic Ministers to the Homebound volunteers bring Communion to you. In addition, our priests make monthly visits to hospitals and area nursing homes to those in need, to administer the Sacraments.
Communion is also brought weekly to all three nursing homes in our parish. A Mass is celebrated monthly, with the Sacrament of the Anointing.
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Preparing Children to Receive First Holy Communion
As a community of faith, the reverence with which we approach the Eucharist will have a profound effect on the formation of young Catholics. Preparation for this sacrament typically begins in second grade, in conjunction with preparation for Reconciliation, and takes place either within the Incarnate Word School curriculum or the Parish School of Religion.
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First Communion Resources
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Parent Meeting for First Communion:
- Monday, February 5 at 6:30 pm
“Community Day” Retreat:
- Saturday, February 10, 9am-12pm
- SignUpGenius for Parent Volunteers
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Reception of the Sacrament:
- Saturday, April 13 (9:30 mass 2A & 2-1 and 12:00 mass for 2B and 2-2)
- SignUpGenius for Liturgical Ministers
Documents:
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Preparing Older Children & Adults to Receive First Holy Communion
Preparation to receive First Holy Communion as an older child (beyond 3rd grade) or adults (as well as the other sacraments of initiation) typically take place within the Rite of Catholic Initiation of Children (RCIC) and Rite of Catholic Initiation of Adults (RCIA) process. For more information, check with Anni Christman ([email protected]) or Fr. John Schneier (314-576-5366 ext. 14) or visit the RCIA page.
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
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