The Eucharist is "the source and summit of the Christian life." (Catechism of the Catholic Church #124) It is the source of the Christian life because the Most Blessed Sacrament of the Eucharist is Christ himself, body, blood, soul, and divinity.

"What wonderful majesty! What stupendous condescension! O sublime humility! That the Lord of the whole universe, God and the Son of God, should humble Himself like this under the form of a little bread, for our salvation." (St. Francis of Assisi)

Preparation for First Eucharist (First Communion) for second graders at St. Stephen Martyr, and in our IPFFF program begins after the New Year. Besides the classroom catechesis, there are parent meetings, and a parent/child activity day. First Communion is celebrated soon after Easter.

Preparation for First Eucharist is also a wonderful opportunity for parents to refresh understanding, and strengthen their devotion to this Most Blessed Sacrament, in which Christ is truly present in a unique and powerful way