Eucharist

By the consecration the transubstantiation of the bread and wine into the Body and Blood of Christ is brought about. Under the consecrated species of bread and wine Christ himself, living and glorious, is present in a true, real, and substantial manner: his Body and his Blood, with his soul and his divinity. (CCC 1413)

First Communion

We warmly welcome children who wish to prepare to receive the Eucharist for the first time. Most children do this in the spring of their 2nd grade year. Our diocese requires two years of preparation for this event. These can be completed in our regular Faith Formation Program. Visit Faith Formation to learn more or email Maribel or call the office.

For information regarding adult preparation for the reception of the Eucharist, please visit On Becoming Catholic to learn more and complete the registration form to enroll in the adult formation program.

Guidelines for Reception of Communion

Should you have questions regarding the reception of the Eucharist please contact the parish office at 813 645-1714 to speak with a priest.

The following are guidelines to help with decisions regarding the reception of Holy Communion.

For Catholics

The National Conference of Catholic Bishops offers the following for practicing Catholics: “In order to be properly disposed to receive Communion, communicants should not be conscious of grave sin, have fasted for an hour, and seek to live in charity and love with their neighbors. Persons conscious of grave (mortal) sin must first be reconciled with God and the Church through the Sacrament of Penance (Confession).”

For Christians of Other Faith

We welcome you to the celebration of the Eucharist as our brothers and sisters. For all practical purposes, non-Catholics are excluded from reception of communion at a Catholic Church. The National Conference of Catholic Bishops says: “Reception of the Eucharist by Christians not fully united with us would imply a oneness which does not yet exist, and for which we must all pray.”

For Those not Receiving Communion

Those unable to receive communion may simply remain seated while others go forward; or if you wish, you may come forward for a blessing. (If you come forward, please indicate that you wish to have a blessing by crossing your arms over your chest, hands on shoulders.) We ask that you be with us in prayer for the peace and unity of the human family.

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