Holy Eucharist
“Communion of the Apostles” by Luca Signorelli, 1512.
“And as they were eating, he took bread, and blessed, and broke it, and gave it to them, and said, ‘Take; this is my body.’ And he took a cup, and when he had given thanks he gave it to them, and they all drank of it. And he said to them, ‘This is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many.’”
It goes by many names: The Holy Eucharist, The Lord's Supper, the Eucharistic Assembly, the Breaking of Bread, the Divine Synaxis, the Holy Sacrifice, the Divine Liturgy, and the Holy Mass. Each of these emphasizes some aspect of that reality which is central to our worship as Catholics. The Mass is the place in which we come together to give due worship and honor to our God and to receive from Him the grace we need to carry out the mission entrusted to us as individuals and as the Church.
In Holy Communion, we receive the Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity of Jesus Christ, Our Lord and God. This belief distinguishes Catholics from other Christian communities and is foundational to our identity and practice of the faith because we believe it is Jesus Christ Himself. The first occasion of receiving Holy Communion is one which ought to be memorable and solemnly celebrated, but unlike Baptism and Confirmation, the reception of Holy Communion is to be repeated all throughout the course of life.
If your child needs to make their First Holy Communion, visit our Parish School of Religion page and speak with Mr. Allen Taylor about registering in the program. If you have particular questions, concerns, or needs, you can also contact the pastor to discuss these with him directly.
If you or someone you care for are homebound parishioners of St. Agnes and are not have Holy Communion brought to you by our ministers, please contact the parish office at 225-383-4127 to be added to the list.