First Communion

In the celebration of the Eucharist, bread and wine become the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ through the power of the Holy Spirit and the instrumentality of the priest. The whole Christ is truly present -- body, blood, soul, and divinity -- under the appearances of bread and wine, the glorified Christ who rose from the dead. This is what the Church means when she speaks of the "Real Presence" of Christ in the Eucharist. --Excerpt from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops

  • How do I Register for First Commuion?

    In the Archdiocese of Atlanta, First Communion is celebrated in the 2nd Grade or older. At St. Brendan students can begin preparing for First Communion as early as 1st grade by completing two consecutive years of faith formation either through attending private Catholic school or St. Brendan’s Youth Faith Formation program.


    Once the child has completed or is in their second consecutive year of faith formation either through St. Brendan Youth Faith Formation program or attendance at a private Catholic school, they are eligible to be registered for our First Communion Sacramental preparation program in 2nd grade or older.


  • What is Sacramental Preparation?

    Sacramental Prepartion is a separate process apart from Youth Faith Formation.  Families must register with St. Brendan and participate in its Sacramental Preparation Program to receive sacraments at our parish.


    Sacramental Prepartion is:

    • First Communion and Confirmation specific 
    • Happens at St. Brendan in the second year of faith formation 
    • Required  to receive First Communion and Confirmation at St. Brendan.