1 Corinthians 11:27-29: Whoever, therefore, eats the bread or drinks the cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will be guilty of the body and blood of the Lord. Let a man examine himself, and so eat of the bread and drink of the cup. For anyone who eats and drinks without discerning the body eats and drinks judgment upon himself.

The reception of First Holy Communion generally takes place during the Second Grade for those students who have prepared during the year for this significant milestone in their sacramental lives.

The preparation for this sacrament takes place on the parish level with the St. Mary's Central School students and those students who attend public school or who are home-schooled. Generally there are several sessions for the children and parents to prepare for the sacrament. Consult the Parish School of Religion calendar for more specific dates.