The First Eucharist Masses are April 11 and 12, 2026

This year we have 52 students participating in the April 11 and 12 First Eucharist Masses, with another 11 students receiving the sacrament on other dates.  

Parents of those involved with the April 11 and 12 Masses:  Here are the details you will need to know.

Saturday, April 11, Rehearsals with Fr. Maus - at least one parent must attend with the child
9:00 a.m. rehearsal for those students who will receive the sacrament at the 4:00 p.m. Saturday, April 11, Mass
10:30 a.m. rehearsal for those students who will receive the sacrament at the 10:30 a.m. Sunday, April 12, Mass

Procession, seating, specific responsibilities, and words to be read, when applicable, for each student
There is one pew reserved for each student/family.

Saturday, April 11, 4:00 p.m. Mass
Click this for the 4:00 p.m. Mass procession, seating and responsibilities sheet
Click this for the 4:00 p.m. Mass Prayers of the Faithful so the assigned children may practice at home
Click this for the 4:00 p.m. Mass Closing Announcements so the assigned children may practice at home
Click this for the complete instructions for the Mass, including what those with other responsibilities specifically do

Sunday, April 12, 10:30 a.m. Mass
Click this for the 10:30 a.m. Mass procession, seating and responsibilities sheet
Click this for the 10:30 a.m. Mass Prayers of the Faithful so the assigned children may practice at home
Click this for the 10:30 a.m. Mass Closing Announcements so the assigned children may practice at home
Click this for the complete instructions for the Mass, including what those with other responsibilities specifically do

Professional photos:
Gemar Photography will take professional individual and group photographs before each Mass.  Even if you are not ordering photos, you must be present for the group photos, so all students must arrive by these times:

Saturday, April 11 -- 3:00 p.m. photos, prior to 4:00 p.m. Mass
Sunday, April 12 -- 9:30 a.m. photos, prior to 10:30 a.m. Mass

The link to order the photos is here.
Questions regarding photo orders may be directed to Gemar Photograph at this link.

Receptions after the First Eucharist Masses
On Saturday, April 11, we will have cake and beverages after the Mass in the dining room.  Everyone is invited.
On Sunday, April 12, the Knights of Columbus are hosting a free will offering breakfast.  We will also have cake.  Everyone is invited.

Preparation for the Sacraments of First Reconciliation and First Eucharist

At Our Lady of Grace, students in grade 2 and higher may prepare for the sacraments of First Reconciliation (confession) and First Eucharist (communion).  To receive these sacraments at Our Lady of Grace, students in public school and home school must 1) attend Faith Formation classes and 2) participate in the extra retreats, homework, etc., that are a part of preparation for these two sacraments.  Bishop Ryan Catholic School students do not need to attend Faith Formation classes; however, they must participate in the extra retreats, homework, etc., that are a part of preparation for these two sacraments.

The preparation programs begin with orientation meetings for students and parents, with the First Reconciliation orientation meeting typically being held in October, with the First Reconciliation Service in December, and the First Eucharist orientation meeting typically being held in January, with the First Eucharist Masses being held the weekend after Easter.    

If you have any questions, please contact Tanya Watterud, Faith Formation Coordinator, via her personal cell phone number, her parish email address, or call the parish office at 701-839-6834.  Thank you.