Sacrament of First Communion
What is First Communion?
The Holy Eucharist is the sacrament of the Body and Blood of Christ, which nourishes the faithful and strengthens their union with God. It is the source and summit of Christian life, as affirmed in the Catechism: "The Eucharist is the culmination of the sacramental economy" (CCC 1324). This sacrament is celebrated during the Mass, where the bread and wine are consecrated and become the true presence of Christ, as established at the Last Supper (Luke 22:19-20).
What is First Reconciliation?
Reconciliation, also known as Confession, is the sacrament through which sins committed after Baptism are forgiven. It restores the grace lost through sin and reconciles the individual with God and the Church. “The sacrament of Penance is necessary for salvation for those who have fallen after Baptism" (CCC 980). This sacrament emphasizes God's mercy and the importance of contrition, confession, and penance, (see James 5:16, which encourages believers to confess their sins to one another.)
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