First Communion

First Communion preparation belongs within the wider mystery of the Eucharist. Use the companion below, and also spend time with the full Eucharist page.

First Communion

First Communion Companion

First Communion preparation helps a child and family approach the Eucharist with faith, reverence, and thanksgiving.

Prepare with guidance Print/export plan

Local preparation

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My preparation

Best for

First Communion families
Catechists
Parish sacrament teams

Parish checklist

Attend parish sessions
Confirm rehearsal and celebration details
Ask about First Reconciliation sequence
Prepare for Sunday Mass

Prayer practice

Attend Sunday Mass together and make a brief thanksgiving after Communion.

Preparation path

Enter Sunday MassMake Sunday Mass the center of preparation.Throughout preparationLearn Eucharistic ReverencePractice quiet, posture, and thanksgiving before the Lord.During preparationPrepare ThanksgivingPlan a simple prayer of thanksgiving after First Communion.Before the celebration

Role-based checklist

Keep Sunday Mass centralHelp the child connect preparation to real worship with the parish.parent / formationPractice thanksgivingHelp the child pray a simple thanksgiving after Communion.candidate / prayerKeep celebration orderedLet the day remain reverent and not only social.family / formationConfirm parish detailsAsk about rehearsal, arrival time, attire, photos, and seating.parent / parish

Reflection prompts

What does it mean to hunger for Jesus in the Eucharist?For child and familyHow can our family practice thanksgiving after Mass?For parents

Prayers

Prayer for First Communion

Jesus, Bread of Life, prepare this heart to receive you with reverence, joy, and gratitude.