God’s love sent us his only-begotten Son into this world of sinners to redeem us by his ultimate
gift of love -- the sacrifice of his own life for our redemption. On the night before he died for the
redemption of man’s sins, he shared bread and wine with his disciples, changing the bread and
wine into his own body and blood. Each time we participate in the Eucharistic sacrifice, we
ourselves become transformed and living members of the One True Christ, who is present in the
Eucharistic, the Bread and Wine. All who are properly disposed are invited to experience Jesus'
true presence, body, soul and divinity in the Sacrament of the Eucharist.
Baptized children in grades 2 through 9 meet Saturday mornings - at 10:30 a.m.
beginning in the fall. We start with a parent orientation and run approximately
8 months. At the Cathedral, the children traditionally receive their First
Communion during the month of May. A certificate of Baptism must be presented
at the time of registration, which must be done in person in the parish office during
the months of July and August. Unbaptized children are prepared for Holy
Communion through the R.C.I.C. (Rite of Christian Initiation for Children) Program.
They also meet on Saturday mornings starting in the fall. R.C.I.C. prepares the child
for receiving the Sacraments of Baptism, Holy Communion and Confirmation at
Easter. Parent participation is required.
A schedule for the course is provided to all parents/guardians.
Please call 617-542-5682 for fee, schedule, and registration information.
Unbaptized adults would participate in Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
(R.C.I.A.).
He that eats my flesh, and drinks my blood, abides in me, and I in him.”
John 6:56-57