“Jesus said to them, ‘I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me will never hunger, and whoever believes in me will never thirst.’” – John 6:35
As Catholics, we fully participate in the celebration of the Eucharist when we receive Holy Communion. We are encouraged to receive Communion devoutly and frequently. In order to be properly disposed to receive Communion, participants should not be conscious of grave sin and normally should have fasted for one hour. A person who is conscious of grave sin is not to receive the Body and Blood of the Lord without prior sacramental confession except for a grave reason where there is no opportunity for confession. In this case, the person is to be mindful of the obligation to make an act of perfect contrition, including the intention of confessing as soon
as possible (canon 916). A frequent reception of the Sacrament of Penance is encouraged for all. ~from the United States Catholic Catechism for Adults
Baptized Catholics in the state of grace may receive Holy Communion.
Young people of the parish are prepared to receive their First Communion in the Religious Education program and adults who have not received Holy Communion are prepared in the Catechism Class.