Requirements for Students Receiving First
Holy Communion
- First Holy Communion at Mother of
Christ Catholic Church is normally received in the Third Grade or above.
- To be eligible to receive First Holy
Communion, students must have a minimum of 2 years of preparation in Religious
Education.
- To share in communion for the first time
children must have “sufficient knowledge and careful preparation so as to
understand the mystery of Christ according to their capacity” (Code of
Canon Law 913). They must also be able to receive communion “with
faith and devotion” (Code of Canon Law 913).
- The church expects a child to discern
ordinary food from the Eucharistic bread. If children cannot make the
distinction, they should not come to the Eucharistic table.
- Children should understand the mystery of
Christ “according to their capacity.” They should come to the
table with a spiritual disposition.
- “Children must go to the sacrament of
Penance before receiving Holy Communion for the first time” (Catechism
of the Catholic Church 1457).
- All students and their parents are expected to
attend Mass frequently (weekly).
- Students are not permitted in excess of 5
absences. All absences must include a written note of explanation.
- All class work and assignments must be completed.
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