When Jesus instituted the Eucharist he gave a final meaning
to the blessing of the bread and the wine
and the sacrifice of the lamb.
The Gospels narrate events that anticipated the Eucharist. The miracle of the loaves and fish, reported in all four Gospels, prefigured the unique abundance of the Eucharist. The miracle of changing water into wine at the wedding feast in Cana manifested the divine glory of Jesus and the heavenly wedding feast in which we share at every Eucharist.
In his dialogue with the people at Capernaum, Christ used his miracle of multiplying the loaves of bread as the occasion to describe himself as the Bread of Life: "I am the living bread that came down from heaven. . . Unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink his blood, you do not have life within you" (Jn 6:51, 53).” From the United States Catholic Catechism for Adults.
Children may attend classes to receive First Holy Eucharist after the age of 7. The Diocese of Honolulu requires the child to be in religious education two years prior to receiving the sacrament of Holy Eucharist. Children who have received the sacrament of reconciliation, are eligible to receive Eucharist and Confirmation after completing the Religious Education classes
Adults: If you have not received this sacrament and are interested, please contact RCIA at 808-396-0551
Homebound: If you or someone would like to receive Holy Communion because they are unable to make it to the church, please contact the church office at (808) 396-0551 or at [email protected].
(11/10/2023)