Eucharist
What is the Eucharist?
The Eucharist is "the source and summit of the Christian life." "The other sacraments, and indeed all ecclesiastical ministries and works of the apostolate, are bound up with the Eucharist and are oriented toward it. For in the blessed Eucharist is contained the whole spiritual good of the Church, namely Christ himself, our Pasch."
"The Eucharist is the efficacious sign and sublime cause of that communion in the divine life and that unity of the People of God by which the Church is kept in being. It is the culmination both of God's action sanctifying the world in Christ and of the worship men offer to Christ and through him to the Father in the Holy Spirit."
- Catechism of the Catholic Church 1324 - 1325
First Eucharist for Children & Youth
Children who are baptized Catholic typically prepare for the Sacraments of Reconciliation and Communion during their first and second grade years. Children not enrolled in Catholic schools are required to complete both the first and second grades in the parish faith formation program to be eligible for First Reconciliation and First Communion.
All parents of students in second grade in public and private schools must attend the preparation classes specifically designed for Reconciliation and Communion. Students
beyond 2nd grade are also invited to prepare for the sacraments. They must enrolled for a minimum of 1 year prior to preparing for the sacraments the 2nd year in the program.
CLICK HERE to learn about OLA's Sacramental Preparation Programs for Children and Youth.
First Eucharist for Adults
Adults who are baptized Catholic receive First Eucharist/Reconciliation formation through the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA) Program.
CLICK HERE for more information on the OCIA program.
Eucharist for the Sick or Homebound
If you or a loved one are unable to attend Mass, contact Karen Kotara in the parish office to request a Minister of Care to bring communion.
Karen can be reached at 404-261-7181 ext. 128 or kkotara@olachurch.org.