Eucharist
When is the Eucharist celebrated at St. James?
¨ Saturdays at 5PM Mass
¨ Sundays at the 8AM and 10AM Masses
¨ Tuesdays at 8:00AM
Who can prepare to receive the Eucharist for the first time?
Baptized children ages 7-8 years attend First Eucharist preparation during the spring semester of the program year, in addition to attending the Family Faith Formation Program. There are two preparation family sessions a month with the celebration of First Communion late spring.
Baptized children ages 9+ years attend First Eucharist preparation during the spring semester of the program year, in addition to attending the Family Faith Formation Program. There are two separate preparation family sessions a month using age appropriate materials, with the celebration of First Communion late spring.
Unbaptized children ages 7+ years receive Eucharist preparation through the Rite of Christian Initiation for Children. For more information please go to Baptism page.
Baptized adults (18+ years) See RCIA page
Unbaptized adults (18+ years) See RCIA page