At the Last Supper, Jesus instituted the Christian Passover meal that is celebrated and received at every Mass.  During the sacrifice of the Mass, the priest, who acts in the person of Christ, the Head of the Church, imitates the actions and words of Christ. The bread and wine offered truly become the Body and Blood of Christ, our Paschal Lamb.

Before a child receives the Eucharist for the first time, a period of spiritual and educational preparation precedes the reception. At St. Patrick’s, all baptized children receive their First Holy Communion in the 2nd grade. For more information, please contact the School Office, 631-385-3322 ext 252/253, or the Faith Formation Office, 631-385-3311 ext 350/351. 

Baptized adults who never received First Holy Communion should contact the Rectory office for more information regarding our RCIA program.