First Communion

  • Holy Cross First Communion is on Sunday, May 16, 2021 at 1 pm
  • St. James First Communion is on Sunday, May 2, 2021 at 11 am
  • Sts. Peter & Paul First Communion is on Sunday, April 25, 2021 at 1 pm
The First Communion Retreat will be held at St. James on April 23, 2021 from 9 am to 1 pm.


Please contact Karen Adams, Sacramental Coordinator at kadams@evdio.org or call the parish office at (812) 768-6457.

What is Communion?

The Holy Eucharist or Holy Communion is a true sacrament, instituted by Christ. Christ is present in the Holy Eucharist. It is therefore to be honored and adored.  During the Mass, the bread and wine are transubstantiated into the flesh and blood of Christ so that only the appearance of bread and wine remains. The whole Christ is present and is received by the communicant.