Eucharist
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Jesus said: “I am the living bread that came down from heaven; if any one eats of this bread, he will live for ever; …he who eats my flesh and drinks my blood has eternal life and… abides in me, and I in him.” John 6:51, 54, 56
The Eucharist is the heart and the summit of the Church’s life, for in it Christ associates his Church and all her members with his sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving offered once for all on the cross to his Father; by this sacrifice he pours out the graces of salvation on his Body which is the Church.
Catechism of the Catholic Church 1407First Eucharist
For more information, contact Diane Blair, 504-865-7430 x. 206 or dblair@hnjchurch.org.
First Eucharist for Adults
Adults who have never received Eucharist or who may wish to become Catholic will participate in our Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults program, leading to receiving the Sacraments of Eucharist and Confirmation at Easter. Please contact Diane Blair at dblair@hnjchurch.org or at 504-865-7430, x.. 206.