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Holy Eucharist
“Happy Are Those Who Are Called to His Supper”
The celebration of the Mass is the center of the life of the Church. The consummation of the Mass occurs in Holy Communion, where we eat and drink the Body and Blood of Christ. Immediately prior to receiving Holy Communion, the priest calls us to the joy of receiving the Lord, saying, “This is the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world. Happy are those who are called to his supper.” In the presence of such a great gift, we humbly respond “Lord, I am not worthy that you should enter under my roof; but only say the word and my soul shall be healed”, echoing the words a Roman centurion spoke to Jesus (Mt 8:8). Because of our own human sinfulness none of us is worthy, on our own merit, to receive so great a gift. Yet Jesus invites us to receive his Body and Blood in the Eucharist, sharing his divine life with us. -
First Communion
At St. Mark, children usually are prepared to receive Holy Communion for the first time in the second grade. Older children, of course, also can be prepared to receive Holy Communion. For more information, see Sacramental Preparation. If you have questions, please contact the Director of Evangelization, Deacon Scott Paine ([email protected]) 813-725-0951.
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