Sacrament of the Eucharist

“In the most blessed sacrament of the Eucharist ‘the body and blood, together with the soul and divinity, of our Lord Jesus Christ and, therefore, the whole Christ is truly, really, and substantially contained.’ ‘This presence is called 'real' - by which is not intended to exclude the other types of presence as if they could not be 'real' too, but because it is presence in the fullest sense: that is to say, it is a substantial presence by which Christ, God and man, makes himself wholly and entirely present." - Catechism of the Catholic Church, 1374

Holy Communion for Homebound Parishioners

Sick and homebound parishioners should call the Parish Office at 703-280-4400, to arrange for a visit from an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion.

First Holy Communion

Students customarily receive their First Holy Communion in May of their second grade year, upon the completion of a special two-year program which begins in the fall of their first grade year.  The program also prepares them to make their First Confession prior to their First Holy Communion.

Adults who are in need of the sacrament of the Eucharist should contact the Director of Religious Education, or one of our priests, for more information on preparing to receive this sacrament.

For more information on preparing to receive First Holy Communion at St. Ambrose Church, contact the Director of Religious Education, 703-280-4400.