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COMMUNION AT MQOA
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Eucharist is the sacrament of initiation that invites us to receive Christ’s Body and Blood. It is Christ’s special gift of Himself and it is the heart of Christian identity. Catholics believe that Jesus instituted the sacrament of the Eucharist at the Last Supper and celebrate it at every Mass. The Sacrament of Eucharist is offered daily at our parish, and at regular weekend Masses in English and Spanish.
Sunday Mass is the center of our parish life. All are welcome. Because the Eucharist is so central to our lives as Catholics, each and every Sunday is a Holy Day of Obligation.
“‘This is my body, which will be given for you; do this in memory of me’. And likewise, the cup after they had eaten, saying, ‘This cup is the new covenant of my blood which will be shed for you.'” – Luke 22:19-20
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First Things First | Mass
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Mass is central to living out our Catholic Faith; it is where we receive our life-giving bread and learn through Scripture and prayer. Join us in committing yourself and your families to attend Mass weekly to further your lifelong faith formation. Our community will walk with you on this journey and participate with you during Sunday Mass. We are committed to offering excellent liturgy, through beautiful music, inspiring homilies, and welcoming communities.
We ask for a commitment to attend Mass together regularly. On our part, we commit to improving your experience to be more inspiring, fulfilling, and uplifting. Mass is offered in-person and online.
The celebration of the Children’s Liturgy of the Word (CLOW) is held in the IC Chapel during the 8:30 am and 11:30 am Mass and follows the same structure as the Liturgy of the Word in the main church.
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Youth Seeking
Our community will walk with you on this journey. Sacramental Preparation brings the whole family to a deeper understanding of the life-long commitment that is made when receiving a Sacrament in the Catholic Church.
If you have a child who is 7 or above who has been baptized, we welcome your family to prepare for First Reconciliation and Communion. It starts with the First Reconciliation prep, which begins in the fall each year.
First Step
Schedule an intake online meeting to register your child. At the meeting, you will meet with our staff, and we will gather family information and answer any questions about the program.
2022 Reconciliation & Communion Program
- "Go Seek Find" Kit consists of a Children's Bible, activity sheets, a treasure map, and stickers all designed to help parents teach their children about Reconciliation and the Mass. Once registered, families can pick up their child's kit at Mass.
- Family Gatherings are split between the two sacraments with 3 in the fall and 3 in the spring. Either follow or before Mass, depending on which Mass your family attends, coffee and donuts are served with parents and children sessions in IC Hall at 10 am.
- First Communions start in May 2022 and are held all Sunday Masses. Families can schedule their child's first communion Mass at the last Family Gathering.
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Adult seeking
Becoming a Catholic/Seeking full communion (adults seeking the sacraments of Initiation)
An unbaptized adult may wish to explore becoming a Catholic. Every fall, a group of adults gathers to begin that process in our parish churches. They meet regularly with lay leaders and clergy to prepare. The group (known as the Catechumenate) moves in stages or steps toward Lent and the Easter Vigil when Baptism is celebrated.
An adult who was baptized in a Christian church may wish to come into full communion with the Church. A group similar to the Catechumenate receives instruction, guidance, and support. Reception into the church usually also takes place at the Easter Vigil. These individuals make a profession of faith but are not baptized again.
To prepare for this reception, the people, who are called “candidates,” usually participate in a program to help them understand and experience the teachings and practices of the Catholic Church. Some preparation may be with catechumens preparing for baptism, but the preparation for candidates is different since they have already been baptized and committed to Jesus Christ, and many have also been active members of other Christian communities.
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