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.
-Catechism of the Catholic Church - Paragraph # 1324
First Communion
For Youth
The purpose of sacramental preparation at St. Max is to encourage parents in their faith and support them in the preparation of their children for the reception of First Penance and First Communion.
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Join our Sacramental Preparation staff for one of these required meetings. You'll get an overview of the sacramental preparation process at St. Max, learn how to get signed up for formation programs, and have an opportunity to ask questions of our ministry staff.
A reminder that children must be current in their religious education to prepare for a Sacrament. They must have completed a full year of religious education in the year PRIOR to preparing for a Sacrament. This can take the form of religious formation classes at St. Max (previously completed one full year AND continuous enrollment/completion in grades 1 - 8), enrollment at a Catholic School, or in an APPROVED religious homeschool program (documentation must be submitted for approval.
Attendance at one of these meetings is required EACH time you have a child preparing for a Sacrament.
Upcoming Parent Information Meetings will be offered on the following dates.
Thursday, October 1st from 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm in the Immaculata Room
Saturday, October 10th from 9:30 am - 11:00 am in the Immaculata Room
Wednesday, October 14th from 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm in the Immaculata Room
Sunday, October 25th from 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm in Rooms 2 and 3
Sign up here for one of these meetings.
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Materials to register and calendars with deadlines/preparation dates will be given out at the informational meeting.
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Preparation for the sacraments of First Reconciliation and First Eucharist has 6 required "sessions." Attendance at all is required.
For Reconciliation, there is a "parent only" information and prayer session, a First Reconciliation retreat, and a First Reconciliation Prayer service. After the 3 sessions, and when both parent and child(ren) feel they are ready, the child(ren) can celebrate their First Reconciliation.
Following Reconciliation preparation, there is preparation for receiving First Communion. This includes a First Communion prayer/activity session, a First Communion retreat, and a First Communion Prayer service. After completing these 3 sessions (and celebrating their First Reconciliation) they can celebrate their First Communion.
Visit our Together in Jesus Children’s Sacrament Preparation Page for families participating the Religious Formation of Youth (RFY) program at Saint Max.
For Adults
Our program Becoming Catholic is for adults who are considering becoming full members of the Catholic Church.
This includes people who are seeking the sacraments of Baptism, First Communion, and Confirmation, but also those who come from another faith tradition.
Submit an inquiry here
Visiting the Homebound, Hospitalized, and Nursing Homes
By receiving Holy Communion, the sick are sacramentally united to the Christian community. If you or a loved one are homebound or hospitalized, please contact Lakme Kodros, Director of Outreach & Stewardship, to arrange for a minister to bring Holy Communion.