Eucharist

The Eucharist

The Eucharist is “the source and summit of the Christian life.” “The other sacraments, and indeed all ecclesiastical ministries and works of the apostolate, are bound up with the Eucharist and are oriented toward it. For in the blessed Eucharist it contains the whole spiritual good of the Church, namely Christ himself, our Pasch.” (CCC 1324)
What is the Eucharist?
- The Eucharist is the very sacrifice of the Body and Blood of the Lord Jesus which He instituted to perpetuate the sacrifice of the cross throughout the ages until his return in glory. In the celebration of the Eucharist, bread and wine become the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ through the power of the Holy Spirit and the instrumentality of the priest. The whole Christ is truly present -- body, blood, soul, and divinity -- under the appearances of bread and wine, the glorified Christ who rose from the dead.
  Because the Eucharist is Jesus, it is the source and summit of our Catholic faith. Through our participation in the Eucharist, we grow in communion with Christ and with each other as we are nourished spiritually.
- First Holy Communion
  
  First Communion for youth is structured each year by the St. Dominic Faith Formation Program. Those entering 2nd grade or older who have not yet received the sacrament are invited to join the preparation. Classes begin in September each year with First Communion normally scheduled for the first weekend in May. Preparation for First Reconciliation is also offered in this year-long course.
  Please contact Nancy Ivers, the Director of Faith Formation, with questions. 507-645-8816 ext 205 or [email protected]
  If you are an adult who is interested in receiving the Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist, please contact Fr. Louie or the Parish Office to become involved with the OCIA Program (Order of Christian Initiation of Adults.)
- Communion for the Homebound
  
  If you or someone you know is homebound and would like to receive Communion, please let us know.
  Communion for the Homebound
  If you are interested in becoming a Eucharistic Minister of Holy Communion for the homebound, we welcome you to this team of caregivers. Training is provided. For more information, please contact the parish office.