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"The Last Supper, on the night He was betrayed, our Savior instituted the Eucharistic sacrifice of His Body and Blood.  This He did in order to perpetuate the sacrifice of the cross throughout the ages until He should come again, and so to entrust to His beloved Spouse, the Church, a memorial of His death and resurrection:  a sacrament of love, a sign of unity, a bound of charity, a Paschal banquet in which Christ is consumed, the mind is filled with grace, and a pledge of future glory is given to us."
--Catechism of the Catholic Church, #1323

For children who have not yet received their First Holy Communion, parents should call Mr. William Wannall at 301.934.2261, ext. 107 to enroll their children in the preparation program.

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