St. Peter Catholic Church

St. Peter Catholic Church, Memphis TN
Served by Dominican Friars. Established 1840.
St. Peter Catholic Church, Memphis TN
Memphis, TN

Memphis, TN

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First Communion

First Communion 2021

First Communion will be celebrated on April 25, 2021 during the 11 AM Mass. For more information about your child preparing for First Communion this year (2021) or next year (2022) please contact Christina Klyce at [email protected].

First Communion Preparation

Preparing for First Communion in the Diocese of Memphis is a two year process.

  • Usually children prepare for First Communion during 1st and 2nd grades, and receive their First Communion during the spring of 2nd grade.
  • Children in Catholic Schools attend sacramental preparation sessions in the parish during their 2nd grade year.
  • Children in Public or Private Schools attend parish religious education during 1st and 2nd grades, in addition to the sacramental preparation sessions during their 2nd grade year.

A few other guidelines:

  • Children preparing for First Communion must attend Mass regularly on Sundays and Holy Days.
  • Family prayer and scripture reading is an essential part of the sacramental preparation process. Children should be learning basic prayers and reading (or listening to) the Bible at home.
  • During the year of First Communion, parents attend sessions offered specifically for them during this process.
  • Children in Catholic Schools and those in Parish Religious Education attend the sacramental preparation sessions and retreats together.
  • Although most children receive First Communion in 2nd grade, the specific age/grade is not as important as the child’s desire and eagerness to receive the sacrament. Families are encouraged to pray and discern with their child to help him/her know when he is ready to begin formal preparation for the sacrament.
  • Catechesis is not just learning facts about the sacraments (or the church). Catechesis nurtures and deepens our relationship with God.

Catechesis does not end with First Communion. Catechesis is a lifelong journey!

LITURGICAL SCHEDULE:

Saturday: 5:00PM

Sunday: 8:30 & 11:00AM

Weekdays: 12:05 p.m.
Monday-Friday
Veneration of St. Martin's Relic every Wednesday at the conclusion of Mass.
St. Martin de Porres Shrine Chapel
enter through the gate on Third St.

Holy Days:
Call for schedule

Confession:
Weekdays: 11:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
St. Martin de Porres Shrine Chapel
enter through the gate on Third St.
Saturdays: 4:00-4:45PM
east tower inside the church
(or by appointment)

Rosary:
Every Wednesday 11:30 a.m.
and every Sunday: 9:45 a.m.
In the St. Martin de Porres Shrine Chapel

Nursery:
Available during
8:30AM & 11:00AM Masses
9:45 Adult Lecture Series
(& some special events)


190 Adams Avenue
Memphis, TN 38103
Phone: (901) 527-8282
Fax: (901) 526-6882
Hours: Monday-Thurs.
8:00AM-4:00PM
Friday: 8:00AM-Noon


St. Martin de Porres National Shrine & Institute

Phone: (901) 578-2643


St. Peter Church and St. Martin Shrine are disabled access compliant.

Contact Us

St. Peter Catholic Church

190 Adams Avenue at Third Street
Memphis, TN 38103

Church Office

Phone: (901) 527-8282
Fax: (901) 526-6882
Hours: Monday-Friday
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

St. Martin de Porres National Shrine & Institute
Phone: (901) 578-2643
www.stmartinshrine.org

St. Peter Church and St. Martin Shrine are disabled access compliant.

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