The Eucharist is "the source and summit of the Christian life." The other sacraments, and indeed all ecclesiastical ministries and works of the apostolate, are bound up with the Eucharist and are oriented toward it. For in the blessed Eucharist is contained the whole spiritual good of the Church, namely Christ himself, our Pasch.

(Catechism of the Catholic Church, 1324)

As Catholics, we know that the Holy Eucharist is the source and summit of our faith: Pope Francis has called it the “Sacrament of Love”. For children who are preparing to receive their First Holy Communion, this is a big deal. And for all of us, every single time we receive Our Lord in the Holy Eucharist, it should always be a big deal. What makes it so special the first time is the same thing that makes it special every time!