The First Communion, also known as the First Eucharist or First Holy Communion, is a Catholic sacrament that marks the first time a person receives the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ. This event holds significant importance for the child, the family, and the parish community. Catholic children usually receive their First Communion between 1st and 4th grade, around the time they are considered ready to understand the significance of the sacrament. Preparation for this sacrament is a two-year process that includes enrollment in classes, fulfilling preparation requirements, and attending Sunday Mass. Before receiving their First Communion, children must be baptized in the Catholic Church and receive the sacraments of Reconciliation. During the ceremony, a priest places a consecrated host preferably on the child’s tongue or in the child’s hand, saying "The Body of Christ," to which the child responds "Amen," affirming their belief. The child then consumes the host, returns to their pew, kneels, and prays to Jesus.