First Communion

St. John the Evangelist & Blessed Sacrament

First Communion

Growing closer to Christ through the gift of the Holy Eucharist.

What is First Communion?

Want to learn more?

Catechism of the Catholic Church: 1322-1421

Scripture References: Jn 6:1-71;Mt 26:26-28; Mk 14:22-25; Lk 22:7-20; 24:13-53; Acts 2:42-47; 20:7; 1 Cor 10:16-21

Further Resources

FORMED.ORG Resources (Parish Code: 77XNVP)

  • Catholicism, Episode 7: Word Made Flesh, True Bread of Heaven: The Mystery of the Liturgy and the Eucharist
  • Symbolon Part II, Episode 2: The Eucharist: Source & Summit of Christian Life
  • YDisciple, Living the Creed, Session 2: The Eucharist: Source & Summit of Christian Life
  • YDisciple, The Church, Session 4: Community Part 2 YDisciple, The Sacraments, Sessions 3-4: The Eucharist; The Mass
  • The Lamb’s Supper—Dr. Scott Hahn (audio)
  • Lectio: Eucharist, Episodes 1-10

Receiving First Communion

To register a child for first communion, please contact Director of Religious Education Chris Maniaci. If you are an adult looking to receive first communion, please contact RCIA Director Elaine Ouellette.

Chris Maniaci

Chris Maniaci

Coordinator of Religious Education, PreK-8

(810) 652-0304 ext. 236

Email Chris
Elaine Ouellette

Elaine Ouellette

RCIA Director

(810) 658-4776 ext. 272

Email Elaine