+ ST. JOSEPH'S RELIGIOUS EDUCATION - CROTON FALLS, NEW YORK +

This is the most special time in your child's life up to this moment. They will be receiving their First Holy Communion. On this day, our Lord, Jesus Christ will become physically present to each child in a most particular way.

During the Mass, the priest speaks these words as he holds the communion host, "...He took bread and gave you thanks. He broke the bread, gave it to his disciples, and said: Take this all of you, and eat it: this is my body which will be given up for you". When the priest says "this my body", and “this is the cup of my blood” it is at that instant when, through the miracle of transubstantiation, the bread and wine which we offer as the bloodless sacrifice to our Lord truly become the Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity of Jesus. It is His true Presence
in the form of bread and wine. It is Christ.

Please take the time to help you child reflect upon the wonders of the Sacrament of Eucharist. Help them to become aware that Jesus Himself will be physically present

to them and will touch their whole person!

The following will also be helpful in making preparation for your child's Holy Communion:

May 2nd 11:00 session- Rehearsal April 27th & 28th @ 4:30 in Church
1:00 session - Rehearsal April 29th & 30th @ 4:30 in Church
May 9th 11:00 session - Rehearsal May 4th & 5th @ 4:30 in Church
1:00 session - Rehearsal May 6th & 7th @ 4:30 in Church
May 16th 11:00 session - Rehearsal May 11th & 12th @ 4:30 in Church
1:00 session - Rehearsal May 13th & 14th @ 4:30 in Church
May 30th 11:00 session - Rehearsal May May 26th & 27th @ 4:30 in Church
1:00 session - Rehearsal May 28th & 29th @ 4:30 in Church
First Holy Communion Information