First Communion
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Receiving the Eucharistthe Sacraments
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In the Roman Catholic Rite, First Holy Communion is a transformative ecclesial sacrament and an expression of faith, administered by a Catholic priest. First Holy Communion is intended to initiate new Catholics into the Catholic faith at a Mass and requires preparation.
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Children's First Communion
At St. Ignatius Parish, First Holy Communion takes place in the spring as the first sacrament of our Children’s Faith Formation program.
Preparation for First Holy Communion for baptized children is a two-year process which takes place as part of our Children's Faith Formation program, generally during 1st and 2nd grade.
Parents of unbaptized children who wish to learn more about how their child can receive First Holy Communion are invited to contact Rosie Costa.
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Adult First Communion
The Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA) is a multi-month religious formation program for adults who wish to join the Catholic Church or to become fully initiated in the sacraments including First Communion. Parishioners over 18 years who are interested in the requirements for Adult First Communion are invited to contact Mary Romo.
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