Eucharist

Jesus said: “I am the living bread that came down from heaven; if any one eats of this bread, he will live forever,…he who eats my flesh and drinks my blood has eternal life and…abides in me, and I in him” (John 6:51,54,56)

 
In the most blessed sacrament of the Eucharist “the body and blood, together with the soul and divinity, of our Lord Jesus Christ and, therefore, the whole Christ is truly, really and substantially contained. It is by the conversion of the bread and wine into Christ’s body and blood that Christ becomes present in this sacrament. 

The celebration of the Eucharist is directed toward the intimate union of the faithful with Christ through communion. To receive communion is to receive Christ himself who has offered himself for us. 

Receiving the sacrament strengthens the bonds between the communicant and Christ, it also reinforces the unity of the Church as the Mystical Body of Christ.

We believe the Eucharist and Communion are both a sacrifice and a meal. We believe in the real presence of Jesus, who died for our sins. As we receive Christ’s Body and Blood, we also are nourished spiritually and brought closer to God. 
 
 

First Holy Communion Preparation

St. Julie's Communion preparation is a home based, mentor assisted program that takes place typically when the children are in the 1st and 2nd grades. If your child is older, we will assist you and put you in the appropriate class.

Children and parents meet together in small groups with a Mentor at the end of each unit in their book. Parents and children work together on the chapters. Mentors offer assistance and guidance each step of the way.
There are two retreats in the first year program and three in the second year which offers both the children and the parents an opportunity to connect with their Catholic community.