First Holy Communion is celebrated in the Spring of the Second Grade Year. Click Here to visit our Faith Formation Page for more information or email our Faith Formation Coordinator: Donna Lane at stjudemonroereligiouseducation@gmail.com
YOU SHALL LOVE THE LORD YOUR GOD WITH ALL YOUR HEART, AND WITH ALL YOUR SOUL, AND WITH ALL YOUR MIND. (Mat. 22:37)
Live Your Faith and show God you love Him by attending Mass and receiving the Holy Eucharist.
The word "Eucharist" means "Thanksgiving."
The Holy Eucharist is a sacrament and a sacrifice. In the Holy Eucharist, under the appearances of bread and wine, the Lord Christ is contained, offered, and received.
The whole Christ is really, truly, and substantially present in the Holy Eucharist. We use the words "really, truly, and substantially" to describe Christ's presence in the Holy Eucharist in order to distinguish Our Lord's teaching from that of mere men who falsely teach that the Holy Eucharist is only a sign or figure of Christ, or that He is present only by His power.
Why is it well to receive Holy Communion often, even daily?
It is well to receive Holy Communion often, even daily, because this intimate union with Jesus Christ, the Source of all holiness and the Giver of all graces, is the greatest aid to holy life.
During the Eucharist openly welcome God’s love into your heart and soul. Follow it from Opening Prayer through the sacred Liturgy of the Eucharist to Closing.
What are the chief effects of a worthy Holy Communion?
The chief effects of a worthy Holy Communion are:
What should we do after Holy Communion?
After Holy Communion we should spend some time adoring Our Lord, thanking Him, renewing our promises of love and of obedience to Him, and asking Him for blessings for ourselves and others.
This celebration is more than just being present in the pew, rather it is one of active and conscious participation. Be attentive and involved in all aspects of the mass and God will fill you more fully.
Remember –
Attend and participate in Mass, you will feel better for it.
Live Your Faith and show God you love Him by attending Mass and receiving the Holy Eucharist.
The word "Eucharist" means "Thanksgiving."
The Holy Eucharist is a sacrament and a sacrifice. In the Holy Eucharist, under the appearances of bread and wine, the Lord Christ is contained, offered, and received.
The whole Christ is really, truly, and substantially present in the Holy Eucharist. We use the words "really, truly, and substantially" to describe Christ's presence in the Holy Eucharist in order to distinguish Our Lord's teaching from that of mere men who falsely teach that the Holy Eucharist is only a sign or figure of Christ, or that He is present only by His power.
Why is it well to receive Holy Communion often, even daily?
It is well to receive Holy Communion often, even daily, because this intimate union with Jesus Christ, the Source of all holiness and the Giver of all graces, is the greatest aid to holy life.
During the Eucharist openly welcome God’s love into your heart and soul. Follow it from Opening Prayer through the sacred Liturgy of the Eucharist to Closing.
What are the chief effects of a worthy Holy Communion?
The chief effects of a worthy Holy Communion are:
- a closer union with Our Lord and a more fervent love of God and of our neighbor;
- an increase of sanctifying grace;
- preservation from mortal sin the and remission of venial sin;
- the lessening of our inclinations to sin and the help to practice good works.
What should we do after Holy Communion?
After Holy Communion we should spend some time adoring Our Lord, thanking Him, renewing our promises of love and of obedience to Him, and asking Him for blessings for ourselves and others.
This celebration is more than just being present in the pew, rather it is one of active and conscious participation. Be attentive and involved in all aspects of the mass and God will fill you more fully.
Remember –
Attend and participate in Mass, you will feel better for it.
