Eucharist

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Sharing in the body and blood of the Lord at Mass (Eucharist) for the first time, what is often referred to as First Communion, is the climax of the initiation process begun at Baptism. Eating and drinking with the rest of the community at the Table of the Lord is a sign of belonging fully to that community.

The three Sacraments of Initiation – Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist – welcome the individual into a new life as a fully-initiated Catholic.
 
In the Cathedral Parish

• Young people normally make their First Communion in the year they turn 10 years old, or Year 4 at school.  This is preceded by preparation sessions for parents and children.
• Prior to the reception of First Communion, all young people who are preparing for the sacrament participate in a reconciliation process call the Celebration of God’s Mercy so that they are prepared to receive Jesus in First Communion.
• First Communion normally happens around the Feast of the Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi).
• Adults who have been baptised and who wish to be initiated fully into the Church normally engage through a process called the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults.  Please refer to the RCIA process in this section of the website. 

​Contact the Cathedral Office for further information and bookings.

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​SACRAMENTS & RITES

• Baptism
• Confirmation
• ​Penance
• Marriage
• Holy Orders
• Anointing of the Sick
• Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
• Funerals