Then he took the bread, said the blessing, broke it, and gave it to them, saying, "This is my body, which will be given for you; do this in memory of me." And likewise the cup, after they had eaten, saying, "This cup is the new covenant in my blood, which will be shed for you."
- Luke 22:19-20
As Catholics, we believe the Eucharist is the Real Presence of Jesus Christ. In Consecration, through the hands of a priest and the grace of God, bread and wine are really and truly transubstantiated - transformed in substance - into the body and blood of Christ.
Christ initiated the Eucharist at the Last Supper, the night before He was crucified.
"The Sacraments are rooted in discipleship." Divine Renovation, p. 205 Our goal is to help families raise devoted disciples of Jesus Christ. Our desire, our mission, therefore, is for every person to encounter Jesus Christ in a life-changing way.
Parents of chilren interested in the Sacrament of Reconciliation and First Holy Communion for their child may contact John Schneider at the Parish office (315) 769-2469.
There is no longer an age or grade for the Sacrament of First Holy Communion. Preparation will be based on "readiness" of the child and of the family. Generally, after the child reaches the age of 7, with the family having an established pattern of family Mass attendance with active involvement in the life of the Parish. the Parish will offer materials for the family to work with the child at home to gain the necessary knowledge. Readiness will be determined by our parish Pastor, Father Mark.