Communion
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"I am the living bread that came down from heaven; whoever eats this bread will live forever;…Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood has eternal life and…remains in me and I in him." - John 6:51,54,56
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Holy Communion
The sacrament of the Eucharist, or Holy Communion, is celebrated at Mass every day at St. John's. View our Mass times and join us.
Eucharistic AdorationEvery Thursday, following the 7:30am Mass, the Blessed Sacrament is exposed for Adoration until 6:45pm, ending with Benediction.
Information for Home VisitsIf you, a family member or friend is unable to attend weekend Mass, please contact Deacon Joe Grillo at [email protected] to schedule a time where he can visit and bring the Eucharist.
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Sacramental Preparation for First Reconciliation and First Communion
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Religious Education registration is open for 2022-2023
St. John the Apostle Catholic Church welcomes families seeking First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion for their baptized children. At St. John's, all baptized children receive their First Holy Communion in the 2nd grade. Before a child receives the Eucharist for the first time, a period of spiritual and educational preparation precedes the reception. This will be a special year for you and your child as they learn about the Mass and prepare for the sacraments.
First Communion will be celebrated the first weekend of May. Parents interested in their children receiving their First Holy Communion should contact John Domingo at 757.426.2180 or [email protected].
First Communion Preparation Schedule 2022-2023
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John Domingojdomingosjavb.orgDirector of Religious Education
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Colleen Fickelcfickelsjavb.orgAdministrative Assistant, Religious Education Registration
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- Parent Participation
- Is my child prepared for Sacrament Preparation?
- Unbaptized and over the age of seven?
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- The parents/guardians of children preparing to receive the sacraments will attend a total of six mandatory meetings. They will meet together to learn and discuss topics relevant to the Sacramental Preparation Program and are designed to help them reinforce and supplement what the children are learning in Religious Education. There are three meetings for each sacrament and each meeting is offered at 2 separate dates and times to help accomodate busy family schedules.
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- Baptized children age seven or older can prepare to receive First Holy Communion (in conjunction with First Reconciliation). Usually this takes place during second grade, and requirements may vary based on the age of the communicant.
- Children preparing for the sacraments of Reconciliation and Communion should be participating in Sunday Mass with their families and attending regular Religious Education Classes, whether through our parochial school, Religious Education (CCD), or a recognized Catholic homeschooling program.
- Copy of child's Baptismal Record: If your child was not baptized at St. John the Apostle, you need to obtain a new baptismal record with the church seal from your child's church of baptism, or from the Military Archdiocese ("keepsake" certificates will not meet our requirements). Submit Baptismal records to the Parish office. Obtaining a Baptism record.
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- For those children aged 7 through high school who have not been baptized, there is a special process where, they celebrate the sacraments of initiation (Baptism, Confirmation, & Eucharist) at the Easter Vigil. Please contact John Domingo at 757.426.2180 or [email protected].
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First Holy Communion for Adults
Adults who have never received Holy Communion but would like to prepare to receive Jesus in the Eucharist or simply desire more information should contact our Director of Religious Education, John Domingo at [email protected]
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