…in the blessed Eucharist is contained the whole spiritual good of the Church, namely Christ himself…
– Catechism of the Catholic Church 1324
God is with us
The Sacrament of the Eucharist is the greatest sign of God’s love for us. God chooses to remain with us till the end of time under the appearance of bread and wine, and because of His Presence in this sacrament, we know nothing that can separate us from His love. We need only to seek Him in our churches, in the sacrifice of the Mass.
Using the workbook Celebrate and Remember: Eucharist and the videos below, parents can help their children get ready for this special sacrament, so they can truly grow and encounter Jesus.
Once you have completed all chapters and activities, contact Samantha (samantha@stalphonsus.net) to arrange for your child to receive the Sacrament of Holy Communion for the first time.
Let’s get started
This process is done at your pace – no rush, no deadlines, no pressure. Simply work through the material at whatever pace works best for you; we recommend no more than 1 chapter a week for best retention of material and not overwhelming your child with too much information. Each chapter, with videos and activities, takes about 30 to 45 minutes to complete, so make sure to carve out solid time to dedicate to completing the chapter. If you encounter any difficulties, don’t hesitate to reach out!
Note that you will need the proper workbook, which is given to you after you receive First Reconciliation. Please complete the First Reconciliation prep before starting prep for First Communion.
To begin, help your child turn to page 2 in the green coloured First Communion Preparation workbook, “Celebrate and Remember: Eucharist”, and watch the video below together. The video is about 9 minutes long.
After your child has finished the activity on page 5, help your child turn to page 6 in the workbook and then watch the video below. The video is about 4 minutes long.
After your child has finished the activity on page 5, help your child turn to page 6 in the workbook and then watch the video below. The video is about 4 minutes long.
After your child has finished the activity on page 7, help your child turn to page 8 in the workbook and then watch the video below. After the video, help your child through the final activity on page 9. The video is about 4 minutes long.
Help your child complete the activity on page 9.
Bonus “Trinity Song” Bonus: Praying with Five Fingers
Bonus “Trinity Song” Bonus: Praying with Five Fingers
To begin, help your child turn to page 12 in the green coloured First Communion Preparation workbook, “Celebrate and Remember: Eucharist”, and watch the video below together. The video is about 7.5 minutes long.
After your child has finished the activity on page 13, help your child turn to page 14 in the workbook and then watch the video below. The video is about 4 minutes long.
After your child has finished the activity on page 15, help your child turn to page 16 in the workbook and then watch the video below. The video is about 2.5 minutes long.
After your child has finished the activity on page 17, help your child turn to page 18 in the workbook and then watch the video below. After the video, help your child through the final activity on page 19. The video is about 5 minutes long.
Help your child complete the activity on page 19.
Bonus: “Five Loaves and Two Fish” Song
Bonus: Parts of the Mass Matchup
To begin, help your child turn to page 22 in the green coloured First Communion Preparation workbook, “Celebrate and Remember: Eucharist”, and watch the video below together. The video is about 5 minutes long.
After your child has finished the activity on page 23, help your child turn to page 24 in the workbook and then watch the video below. The video is about 4 minutes long.
After your child has finished the activity on page 25, help your child turn to page 26 in the workbook and then watch the video below. The video is about 3.5 minutes long.
After your child has After your child has finished the activity on page 27, help your child turn to page 28 in the workbook and then watch the video below. After the video, help your child through the final activity on page 29. The video is about 3.5 minutes long.
Help your child complete the activity on page 29.
Bonus: “Table of Plenty” Song
Bonus: “Table of Plenty” Song
Bonus: “Table of Plenty” Song
To begin, help your child turn to page 32 in the green coloured First Communion Preparation workbook, “Celebrate and Remember: Eucharist”, and watch the video below together. The video is about 8 minutes long.
After your child has finished the activity on page 33, help your child turn to page 34 in the workbook and then watch the video below. The video is about 4 minutes long.
After your child has finished the activity on page 35, help your child turn to page 36 in the workbook and then watch the video below. The video is about 5.5 minutes long.
After your child has finished the activity on page 37, help your child turn to page 38 in the workbook and then watch the video below. After the video, help your child through the final activity on page 39. The video is about 5 minutes long.
Help your child complete the activity on page 39.
Bonus: “Gloria” HymnBonus: Introductory Rites Colouring Page
Bonus: “All Things Bright and Beautiful” Song
Bonus: “All Things Bright and Beautiful” Song
To begin, help your child turn to page 42 in the green coloured First Communion Preparation workbook, “Celebrate and Remember: Eucharist”, and watch the video below together. The video is about 9 minutes long.
After your child has finished the activity on page 43, help your child turn to page 44 in the workbook and then watch the video below. The video is about 4.5 minutes long.
After your child has finished the activity on page 45, help your child turn to page 46 in the workbook and then watch the video below. The video is about 4 minutes long.
After your child has finished the activity on page 47, help your child turn to page 48 in the workbook and then watch the video below. After the video, help your child through the final activity on page 49. The video is about 4.5 minutes long.
Help your child complete the activity on page 49.
Bonus: “Lord, I Lift Your Name on High” song
Bonus: Liturgy of the Word Colouring Page
Bonus: Liturgy of the Word Matching Game
Bonus: Liturgy of the Word Matching Game
To begin, help your child turn to page 52 in the green coloured First Communion Preparation workbook, “Celebrate and Remember: Eucharist”, and watch the video below together. The video is about 7 minutes long.
After your child has finished the activity on page 53, help your child turn to page 54 in the workbook and then watch the video below. The video is about 1 minutes long.
After your child has finished the activity on page 55, help your child turn to page 56 in the workbook and then watch the video below. The video is about 5 minutes long.
After your child has finished the activity on page 57, help your child turn to page 58 in the workbook and then watch the video below. After the video, help your child through the final activity on page 59. The video is about 3 minutes long.
Help your child complete the activity on page 59.
Bonus: “Jesus is the Healer Song” Bonus: Creed Colouring Page Bonus: Creed Word Search
Bonus: “Jesus is the Healer Song” Bonus: Creed Colouring Page Bonus: Creed Word Search
To begin, help your child turn to page 62 in the green coloured First Communion Preparation workbook, “Celebrate and Remember: Eucharist”, and watch the video below together. The video is about 6 minutes long.
After your child has finished the activity on page 63, help your child turn to page 64 in the workbook and then watch the video below. The video is about 3.5 minutes long.
After your child has finished the activity on page 65, help your child turn to page 66 in the workbook and then watch the video below. The video is about 4.5 minutes long.
After your child has finished the activity on page 67, help your child turn to page 68 in the workbook and then watch the video below. After the video, help your child through the final activity on page 69. The video is about 3 minutes long.
Help your child complete the activity on page 69.
Bonus: “Blessed are you, Lord of all creation Song” Bonus: Last Supper Colouring Page
Bonus: “Blessed are you, Lord of all creation Song” Bonus: Last Supper Colouring Page
To begin, help your child turn to page 72 in the green coloured First Communion Preparation workbook, “Celebrate and Remember: Eucharist”, and watch the video below together. The video is about 9 minutes long.
After your child has finished the activity on page 73, help your child turn to page 74 in the workbook and then watch the video below. The video is about 4 minutes long.
After your child has finished the activity on page 75, help your child turn to page 76 in the workbook and then watch the video below. The video is about 4 minutes long.
After your child has finished the activity on page 77, help your child turn to page 78 in the workbook and then watch the video below. After the video, help your child through the final activity on page 79. The video is about 4 minutes long.
Help your child complete the activity on page 79.
Bonus: “The Lord’s Prayer Song” Bonus: The Lord’s Prayer Colouring Page
Bonus: “The Lord’s Prayer Song” Bonus: The Lord’s Prayer Colouring Page
To begin, help your child turn to page 82 in the green coloured First Communion Preparation workbook, “Celebrate and Remember: Eucharist”, and watch the video below together. The video is about 9 minutes long. After your child has finished the activity on page 83, help your child turn to page 84 in the workbook and then watch the video below. The video is about 4 minutes long. After your child has finished the activity on page 85, help your child turn to page 86 in the workbook and then watch the video below. The video is about 4 minutes long. After your child has finished the activity on page 87, help your child turn to page 88 in the workbook and then watch the video below. After the video, help your child through the final activity on page 89. The video is about 4 minutes long. Help your child complete the activity on page 89.
Bonus: “EUCHARIST Song” Bonus: Liturgy of the Eucharist Colouring Page
To begin, help your child turn to page 92 in the green coloured First Communion Preparation workbook, “Celebrate and Remember: Eucharist”, and watch the video below together. The video is about 11 minutes long.
After your child has finished the activity on page 93, help your child turn to page 94 in the workbook and then watch the video below. The video is about 4 minutes long.
After your child has finished the activity on page 95, help your child turn to page 96 in the workbook and then watch the video below. The video is about 3 minutes long.
After your child has finished the activity on page 97, help your child turn to page 98 in the workbook and then watch the video below. After the video, help your child through the final activity on page 99. The video is about 7.5 minutes long.
Help your child complete the activity on page 99.
Bonus: “Light a candle for peace song” Bonus: Concluding Rites Colouring Page
Bonus: “Light a candle for peace song” Bonus: Concluding Rites Colouring Page
All set to receive the Sacrament?
Once you have completed all chapters and activities, contact Samantha (samantha@stalphonsus.net) to arrange for your child to receive the Sacrament of Holy Communion for the first time.