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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Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)
18+

The sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist (Communion) are called sacraments of initiation because we become members of the Catholic Church through them. The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is the gradual process by which adults prepare for and celebrate the sacraments of initiation.

Becoming Catholics - RCIA

Eucharistic Ministers to the Sick and Homebound

Coordinator:
Deacon Luc Papillon
(805) 482 · 6417 x412
(805) 444·1563 Mobile
deaconlucp@gmail.com

Celebrating the Eucharist is central to our faith. However, due to illness or injury, many Catholics in our parish and community cannot join in the celebration. Our desire is to stay connected with them so we have a team of volunteers, Eucharistic Ministers to the Sick, who bring Communion to convalescent, nursing, and individual homes as well as local hospitals.

If you or a loved one are sick, hospitalized and/or homebound and would like Communion brought to you, please contact the parish office or Deacon Luc Papillon.

Volunteer
Take Communion to the sick, hospitalized and homebound, thereby taking Christ through faith and charity, on behalf of the whole community.

If you feel called to this life giving ministry or would like additional information, please contact Deacon Luc.

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Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion

Contact:
Michelle Hatch
michelle@padreserra.org

Eucharistic Ministers serve the Body and Blood of Jesus to the community at liturgy.

Volunteer
Many have found the experience of ministering in this way deepens and enriches their own faith and prayer life.

This ministry is always open to additional volunteers who are available on a rotating basis.