"Holy Communion, because by this sacrament we unite ourselves
to Christ, who makes us sharers in his Body and Blood to form a single
body." (Catechism
of the Catholic Church)
First Holy Communion is celebrated
by children who have reached the age of reason and who have attended preparation
through our CCD (Religious Education) programs. Children in Santa Clara
Elementary School prepare for the sacrament in their regular religious course of
studies.
For baptized older children (Junior
& Senior High School age), as well as adults, programs are available
periodically at the parish.