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Overview

The Sacrament of the Eucharist, also called the Mass, is “the source and summit of the Christian Life.” All of the other sacraments point to it. When the priest prays the words of consecration over the bread and wine at Mass, we believe, in accordance with the teaching of Jesus, that they become his Body and Blood. We receive this most precious of gifts in Holy Communion, which intimately unites us with Jesus and helps us become more like him through the grace he gives us by his very presence in our human bodies. Because the Son of God is truly present in the Eucharist, Catholics also adore the Blessed Sacrament during Exposition, and we reverence the tabernacle where the Eucharist is placed after Mass. 

If you would like to learn more about preparing to receive the Eucharist yourself or for your child, please visit our religious education page.

Religious Education at Christ Our Hope

Contact for more information
The Eucharist is brought to the homebound by Care Ministers please call the parish office at to make arrangements, 847-433-0130.

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