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Eucharist (Communion)

Overview

What Jesus did for us at the Last Supper and on Calvary is truly made present for us in the Eucharist (Communion). At every Mass, we have the opportunity to receive the Eucharist – the body and blood of Jesus Christ.

The Sacrament of the Eucharist is celebrated regularly on Sunday and weekdays. (See the Mass Schedule for times and locations.) Communion Ministers take the Eucharist to area nursing homes and care facilities, and to the homebound. Those who wish Communion brought to their homes should contact the parish office. Information about Communion Ministers is on the Liturgical Ministries page.

First Eucharist

First Eucharist is ordinarily celebrated in second grade. Because of the importance of this sacrament, the amount of information that second graders must learn, and per Archdiocesan policy, preparation for First Eucharist must start the year prior (or sooner) to the reception of the sacrament.  Preparation includes sessions with the parents and children to supplement the classroom instruction. First Eucharist is a sacrament of initiation and, as such, is celebrated during the Easter Season.

  • For those who attend St. Francis Borgia School, preparation for First Eucharist is part of the first grade school curriculum.
  • For those enrolled in the parish Christian Formation program, preparation begins in first grade. Details regarding preparation and requirements are listed in the First Holy Communion section of the Sacrament Preparation page.
  • Parents who anticipate homeschooling their first grader(s) need to meet with the appropriate parish staff to assure compliance with Archdiocesan policy. Please contact the Director of Child and Family Formation at 377-1070, ext. 328.

Low-gluten hosts available

St. Francis Borgia Parish offers low-gluten Communion hosts for those who are gluten intolerant. For frequently asked questions about the use of low-gluten hosts, see Holy Communion for Those with Gluten Intolerance.

If you require a low-gluten host, please see an usher before Mass.

For more information about communion at St. Francis Borgia, please contact the Parish Office at (262) 377-1070 or email the parish office.