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First Holy Communion

The most venerable sacrament is the blessed Eucharist, in which Christ the Lord himself is contained, offered and received, and by which the Church continually lives and grows. The eucharistic Sacrifice, the memorial of the death and resurrection of the Lord, in which the Sacrifice of the cross is forever perpetuated, is the summit and source of all worship and christian life. By means of it the unity of God’s people is signified and brought about, and the building up of the body of Christ is perfected. The other sacraments and all the apostolic works of Christ are bound up with, and directed to, the blessed Eucharist. 
Children age 7-16
Children prepare for receiving First Holy Communion in a two year program starting in the 1st grade and culminating in the spring of 2nd grade with the celebration of First Holy Communion. Children beginning after 1st grade will need to contact the Faith Formation office to register for an appropriate program.​Please contact the Faith Formation Office at 516-935-6873 for any additional information. 

Adults 17+
If you are an adult who has yet to receive First Holy Communion please call the Parish office at 516-931-0056 and ask about the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA). 

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    • Contact Information
    • Live in Faith
    • Bible Reading Plan
  • About Us
    • Maps and Directions
    • Our Priests
    • Our Deacons
    • Parish Staff
  • Bulletin
  • Upcoming Events & announcements
  • Photo Gallery
  • Weekend Readings & Priest Schedule
  • Adoration Chapel
  • Sacraments
    • Baptism
    • First Holy Communion
    • Confirmation
    • Reconciliation
    • Anointing of the Sick
    • Matrimony
  • Ministries
    • Liturgical >
      • Altar Servers
      • Lectors
      • Ushers
      • Martha's Guild
      • Ministers of the Eucharist
      • Music Ministry
      • Adoration
      • Ministry of Consolation
    • Spirituality >
      • Men's Prayer Group
      • St. Anne's Prayer Group
      • Scripture Group
      • Women's Prayer Group
    • Catholic Organizations >
      • Boy/Cub Scouts
      • Catholic Daughters
      • CYO
      • Knights of Columbus
      • Joseph Barry Columbiettes
    • Catholic Services >
      • Our Lady's Rosary Makers
      • Human Services
      • St. Vincent De Paul
    • Parish Ministries >
      • Activities Committee
      • Chess Club
      • Family Life
      • Jane's Garden
    • Protection of Children
  • Lent
  • Parish Prayer Book
  • Holy Week Schedule