Holy Eucharist – St. Katharine Drexel Catholic Church

“Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood has eternal life…” – John 6:54

The Holy Eucharist, also known as the Blessed Sacrament, is the spiritual center of Catholic worship and life. It commemorates Christ’s sacrifice on the Cross and His Last Supper, where He instituted the Eucharist, offering His Body and Blood under the forms of bread and wine.

Through this sacrament, Catholics partake in the Real Presence of Jesus, uniting them intimately with Him and the entire Church. It nourishes the soul, strengthens faith, and deepens communion with God and others. The Eucharist is a foretaste of eternal life and a profound expression of gratitude for God’s saving love and grace.

First Communion & First Reconciliation

Preparation for First Reconciliation (Confession) and First Communion is a two-year program within our Religious Ed Formation curriculum; beginning in 1st Grade and concluding with First Communion in May of the 2nd Grade year.

The parents, as primary faith-sharers will assist in the preparation of the children. Workshops for parents and children are scheduled throughout the year. Please register your child for Religious Education classes during open registration in August.

If your child is older, and/or also needs the Sacrament of Baptism, they will also be registered in our Sacramental Prep program.

First Reconciliation is also part of the 2nd Grade Curriculum and is celebrated during class time in December or January.

In the meantime, we encourage you to watch Sophia SketchPad: The Eucharist

Please call the Faith Formation office Monday-Thursday for more information 239-283-0525.