First Holy Communion
Holy Communion, or Eucharist, is the last Sacrament of Initiation and often takes place following the Sacrament of Confirmation. The first time you receive Eucharist completes your initiation into the Church. The Eucharist is celebrated during Mass and is sometimes called the “source and summit” of the life of a Catholic. Unlike many other Sacraments, Holy Communion is not celebrated once. Each week, Catholics go to Mass to participate in the celebration of the Eucharist, the ritual in which, by the power of the Holy Spirit, bread and wine are transformed into the Body and Blood of Christ. We, who celebrate, are also transformed, becoming Christ’s presence to others, and recognising the presence of Christ in others.
For Catholics, the Eucharist or Mass, is the most powerful way to encounter the real presence of Jesus Christ.
*Candidates for First Holy Communion must be in Year 4 or older and have completed the Sacrament of Confirmation.
First Holy Communion Dates 2027 (Year 4 and older)
Parent Information Night
5pm Wednesday 14 July ,Stella Maris Church, Maroochydore. Only one parent is required to attend.
Enrolment Masses (Parent & Candidate):
Any of our Saturday Vigil or Sunday Masses, See Mass Times,
Saturday 17th July
OR
Sunday 18th July.
Week One Lesson (Parent & Candidate):
8:00am, Sunday 25th July, St Catherine of Siena Church, Sippy Downs
OR
8:30am, Sunday 25th July, Stella Maris Church, Maroochydore
Week Two Lesson (Parent & Candidate):
8:00am, Sunday 1st August, St Catherine of Siena Church, Sippy Downs
OR
8:30am, Sunday 1st August, Stella Maris Church, Maroochydore
Week Three Lesson (Parent & Candidate):
8:00am, Sunday 8th August, St Catherine of Siena Church, Sippy Downs
OR
8:30am, Sunday 8th August, Stella Maris Church, Maroochydore
RECONCILIATION
4:00pm, Wednesday 11th August, Stella Maris Church, Maroochydore
Week Four Lesson (Parent & Candidate):
8:00am, Sunday 15th August, St Catherine of Siena Church, Sippy Downs
OR
8:30am, Sunday 15th August, Stella Maris Church, Maroochydore
Practice:
After Mass, Sunday 15th August
Sacrament of First Holy Communion:
Can be celebrated at any of our Saturday Vigil or Sunday Masses, See Mass Times
Saturday 21nd August
OR
Sunday 22nd August
Please Note: Registration form must be filled out on a laptop or PC.
