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So Jesus said to them, "Very truly, I tell you, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink his blood, you have no life in you. Those who eat my flesh and drink my blood have eternal life, and I will raise them up on the last day; for my flesh is true food and my blood is true drink. Those who eat my flesh and drink my blood abide in me, and I in them. John 6:53-56 Eucharist is Greek word meaning "to give thanks." It is a celebration of Christ's gifts - especially the gift of worshipping God the Father as a community. Eucharist has held a central place of prominence in the Church for nearly 2,000 years. Every time we gather for Eucharist, we take part in the great mystery of faith. We believe that this sacred bread and wine are the body and blood of Jesus. When we eat his body and drink his blood, we will have eternal life. It's not mere symbolism. The Sacrament of First Eucharist is celebrated by children who are 7-8 years of age, and by adults who enter the Church through RCIA following a period of preparation. For more information for children's First Communion call Robin Baskin, Interim Director of Religious Education, at 615-327-0919. Sacrament of First Eucharist From the Catholic Encyclopedia: http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/07402a.htm http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05584a.htm