Holy Eucharist

Mass is celebrated every day of the week except Monday. First Communion is offered for children as early as second grade.

One officially communicates one's desire that one's child receive First Holy Communion by signing up for the next available All Sacraments Meeting.

This sacrament is a continuation of the relationship with Jesus and His Church that the child began at baptism.  Aspects of this relationship include but are not limited to the following items for families with children desiring Holy Eucharist.

• The child's family is registered as parishioners at the Church of St. Max. Paperwork to register can be found under the "Get Involved" tab above.  Occasionally children who attend St. Max School, while registered at another Parish, will like to receive Sacraments with their classmates.

• Family presence at Sunday Mass at the Church of St. Max.  Sickness, travels, and other responsibilities may lead a family to attend Sunday Mass elsewhere occasionally.

•   There are very few requirements at St. Max towards any of the sacraments because the Church doesn't require a great list of things.  In a simple way the requirements can be summarized in three words... faith and desire.  We offer materials and events to foster faith and desire but these are not requirements, they are simply aides.

• Some aides (not in any specific order) include Ars Vivendi Wednesdays, The Rescue Project for parents, St. Max School, Totus Tuus Summer Catholic Camp, VBS, Raising, Raising Saints, Pray and Play, Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, Men & Women Cana Groups for parents.

• The official way to manifest your desire for your child to receive First Reconciliation and Holy Eucharist is to Attend the All Sacraments Meeting.  Committment forms, registration documents, and details will be handed out at this meeting.  
   

While they were eating, Jesus took bread, said the blessing, broke it, and giving it to his disciples said, “Take and eat; this is my body.” Then he took a cup, gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, “Drink from it, all of you, for this is my blood of the covenant, which will be shed on behalf of many for the forgiveness of sins.” And a voice came down from the heavens, “You are my beloved Son; with you I am well pleased." - Matthew 26: 27-30