St. Kieran

Catholic Church

Chicago Heights,  IL  

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Eucharist

If there is one mystery of faith around which revolves the whole Catholic liturgy, it is the Eucharist.

 

The Sacrament of the Eucharist, in which we remember Christ’s saving death and resurrection, and receive His Body and Blood, is our principal source of spiritual nourishment. Therefore, the preparation of Catholic children and adults to frequently share in this sacrament is especially crucial to their faith lives.

For adults, reception of the Eucharist, a sign of one’s full membership in the Catholic Church, comes at the culmination of the OCIA process. Please see the OCIA article in this handbook, and call the OCIA Director or Parish Office.

Young people enrolled in St. Kieran School or Religious Education are ordinarily invited to prepare for First Eucharist when they are at least at the second grade level. Please call the Religious Education Office or the School Office.

Our priests and Ministers of Care will be happy to bring Holy Communion to you if you are hospitalized or homebound. Please arrange for this by calling the Parish Office.