The Reading Catholic Community is pleased to offer First Communicants and their families the opportunity to celebrate the Sacrament of First Eucharist beginning this July and August.  Due to best and safe practices we are scheduling celebrations within the weekend liturgies listed on the below Sign Up Genius.  Small celebrations within our weekend liturgies will help us better accomplish the goal of keeping celebrations safe and sacred.

Click here for detailed information for your child's First Holy Communion.

 

FAQs

Q:  What time should we arrive at my child's First Communion Mass?
A:  Plan to be at the church no later than 15 minutes before Mass starts.

Q:  Will the person dispensing the host be wearing gloves?
A:  No.  The Eucharist Minister will disinfect their hands after the personally receive the host, and before the dispense the host to others.  If the Eucharistic Minister should come in contact with anyone while giving the host, they will stop dispensing and sanitize their hands, before resuming.

Q:  Does my child's Communion banner have both the first and last name?
A:  That is a personal choice.

Mass Attendance Guidelines for the Reading Catholic Community - download here...

Zoom Parent Meetings:  Mondays at 7:30PM
July 13th, 20th, 27th and August 3rd and 10th

Zoom Link - https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8390655278
Id#-839-065-5278
Password - FHC

Parent Information Zoom Meeting - download agenda here...

First Communion Celebration Tote Bag Just for Your Child

Your child has a special tote bag full of faith and fun opportunities to help him/her and family prepare for the special First Holy Communion day!

Your child's First Communion Celebration Tote may be picked up beginning Tuesday, July 14th

• Pick up Dates:  Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10AM until 2PM, beginning July 14
• Pick up Location:  St. Athanasius:  Reading Catholic Community Business Office, 300 Haverhill Street, Reading, MA