Eucharist

First Communion for Children
Grades 1 through 8
2 half-day retreats with their parents

After a minimum of two consecutive years of the whole family participating in Faith Formation, children in grades 2 through 8 who are ready to receive their First Reconciliation and First Communion, attend two half-day retreats with their parents to prepare for these holy sacraments.

Faith Formation for Children

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First Communion for Youth
High School Teens

We will provide individualized care in a small group setting to help you understand and prepare to receive the body and blood of Jesus through this sacrament. We meet with you initially to understand how best to help you on your journey. In general, teens who have not received their First Communion prepare for both First Communion and Confirmation at the same time.

Faith Formation for Youth

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Frist Communion for Adults
18+

The sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist (Communion) are called sacraments of initiation because we become members of the Catholic Church through them. We offer a gradual process by which adults prepare for and celebrate the sacraments of initiation.

Becoming Catholics

Gluten Free

If gluten affects your ability to receive the Body of Christ in Communion, contact Sr Lana (805) 482·6417, srlana@padreserra.org to give her your name and the mass you usually attend. Thank you!

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Eucharistic Ministers

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion serve the Body and Blood of Jesus to the community at liturgy.

Eucharistic Ministers to the Sick and Homebound take Christ through faith and charity, on behalf of the whole community.

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1st Communion Gallery

June 2021

July 2020

May 2019

99 young people received Jesus in communion for the very first time last weekend! May they, and all of us, be nourished by and respond to his love. Congratulations children and families on this milestone!