THE JOURNEY TO EUCHARIST A special sacrament track is offered for children preparing to receive their First Eucharist (typically in 2nd grade). These are family sessions and are attended by parent(s) and child. 2012 First Eucharist Prep Schedule 2012 Mass Form - due January 31! We are here to help!  Don’t hesitate to contact us with any questions / concerns. Don't forget to check out the Holy Family Bookstore for other family books, information on veils, prayers and other articles to assist in the celebration of First Eucharist. Outline of the Process…The family sessions are designed to supplement what children will be learing in our Family FAITH Programs:  Gathered at Table, Faith Alive, Home FAITH, as well at the Holy Family Catholic Academy.  In the peer group gatherings children learn about the upcoming Sunday gospel, plus work out of a book titled "We Believe" which focuses on the parts of the Mass.  The Sacrament of Reconciliation…Our children will be provided with catechesis on the Sacrament of Reconciliation.  As part of the First Eucharist Faith-IN, children and family member present will experience the Sacrament during the prayer service, which concludes that day’s session.  Additional experiences will be available during the 3rd and 4th grade. Children participating at Sunday Eucharist… We strongly encourage your family to regularly attend Sunday Eucharist.  This will help reinforce the child’s concept of this experience as central in our understanding of who we are as Christians. Coming up to the Eucharist Minister with arms crossed…First Eucharist candidates are encouraged to come forward at Communion time to the Eucharistic Ministers (both the bread and cup) with the arms crossed on their chests.  This will be a sign to the minister that the child is preparing for First Eucharist and they will receive a blessing. Children's Liturgy of the Word (CLW)…Children preparing for Eucharist are encouraged to participate in the Children's Liturgy Word experiences at the 5pm; 9am and 11am Masses.