Eucharist

The Eucharist is central to the life of the Catholic Church, regarded as the "source and summit" of Christian life. (Lumen Gentium, no. 11) It represents the sacrificial offering of Christ's Body and Blood, instituted at the Last Supper, and serves as a profound encounter with Jesus, nourishing the faithful spiritually. (CCC 1407)

Through the Eucharist, believers are united with Christ and with one another, forming a bond of charity and communion. This sacrament not only commemorates Christ's sacrifice but also anticipates the final coming of God's Kingdom, providing a foretaste of eternal life. The Eucharist is essential for the Church's mission, empowering the faithful to live out their commitment to love and service in the world.

The First Holy Communion is administered to children of Std. IV. Parents of eligible candidates must ensure that they fill-in and submit the registration form in the month of June and provide a copy of their child’s Baptism Certificate for verification in the Parish Office.

First Holy Communion Preparation for Children (in English):

Children who wish to receive the Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist must attend the Sunday School programme every Sunday at 09:15 AM in the school classroom followed by the Children’s Mass at 10:30 AM in the Church.

For more information, contact the Parish Office or Fr. Cedric Rosario at orlemchurch@gmail.com 

First Holy Communion Preparation for Children (in Tamil):

The faith formation programme in our parish also conducts Catechism classes in Tamil. இயேசுவும் நானும் or ‘Jesus and I’ conducts their classes every Sunday at 02:00 PM in the school classroom followed by the Eucharist at 04:00 PM in the Church.

For more information, contact Sr. Sagaya Mary or Fr. Mulavan David CPPS at orlemchurch@gmail.com

First Holy Communion Preparation for Adults:

The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) prepares adults to receive the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist.  For more information about the RCIA process contact the Parish Office or Fr. Cedric Rosario

Guidelines: https://www.ourladyoflourdeschurchorlem.com/_files/ugd/4e2ad1_60a34e6e695d4407bd702d279543cfdf.pdf