The Eucharist is the “source and summit of the Christian life” (CCC #1324).

Our belief that Jesus Christ, God Himself, is physically present to us through the lowly form of bread is something mysterious, intimate, and unique to the Catholic Church. We are excited to celebrate this with you and your child!

At St. Luke, our First Communion preparations typically begin in 2nd grade and include:

Weekly sacramental preparation classes
Family Formation Nights
+ Required First Reconciliation Retreat
+ Required First Communion Retreat

2025-26 Faith Formation Registration COMING SOON!

Contact: Kristen Zacek | k.zacek@lukespot.com

Eucharist is one of the three Sacraments of Initiation.  It is also called Holy Communion.  Here it is understood as the Eucharist received where as the Mass is the Eucharist celebrated.  We receive the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ under the appearance of bread and wine.  As we eat His Body and drink His Blood we become what we eat, more and more like Christ.  Sharing in the Eucharist is a sign of our unity as Catholic Christians.

Unlike the other Sacraments of Initiation which we can only receive once in a lifetime, we may receive Eucharist as often as once a day.  We are encouraged to receive Communion regularly so that we can continually be renewed and nourished spiritually.  Just as we feed our bodies to stay healthy so we should feed our spirits.