Fifteen young Genesee County residents celebrated their first communion on Sunday at Resurrection Parish in Batavia.
"Communion, also known as the Eucharist in the Catholic Church, is the source and summit of the Catholic Faith," said Jason Smith, director of Faith Formation at the church. "Catholics believe in the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist, and when students receive their First Eucharist, they have been thoroughly prepared through Faith Formation classes so that they understand and appreciate this concept. It is a significant event in the Catholic faith, and is one of our seven Sacraments. Sacraments are designed to draw us closer to God and experience God's love and grace."
Photo by Steve Ognibene.
