The Eucharist is the very sacrifice of the Body and Blood of the Lord Jesus which he instituted to perpetuate the sacrifice of the cross throughout the ages until his return in glory. Thus he entrusted to his Church this memorial of his death and Resurrection. It is a sign of unity, a bond of charity, a paschal banquet, in which Christ is consumed, the mind is filled with grace, and a pledge of future glory is given to us.
It is the source and summit of all Christian life. In the Eucharist, the sanctifying action of God in our regard and our worship of him reach their high point. It contains the whole spiritual good of the Church, Christ himself, our Pasch. Communion with divine life and the unity of the People of God are both expressed and effected by the Eucharist. Through the eucharistic celebration, we are united already with the liturgy of heaven and we have a foretaste of eternal life. 
In Holy Eucharist, we receive the Body and Blood of Christ; the real thing, Jesus. Everything that the Catholic Church strives to, revolves around this core belief that, in Mass, the bread and wine become the Body and Blood of our Lord, Jesus Christ. We are graced with the opportunity to receive Christ and we are called to be Christ to the world.
"Do this in memory of me."
After the Liturgy of the Word at Mass, we celebrate the Liturgy of the Eucharist which is the profound celebration connecting us intimately as believers to Christ Jesus so we can, in turn, be empowered to live as Christ calls us.
"Lord, I am not worthy that you should enter under my roof,
but only say the word and my soul will be healed."
Mass is a celebration of the Eucharist, or transformation of the bread and wine into the body and blood of Christ. Therefore, it is very important to attend Mass and participate in the Eucharist. During the Consecration, the bread and wine, through the power of the Holy Spirit, become the Body and Blood of Christ. Therefore, when we receive Holy Communion, we receive Jesus Himself. 

Preparation for First Eucharist and First Reconciliation is provided by the religious education office. It assists parents as their children prepare for these two important sacraments.

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