How does it work?

For parents…

….There are six HOM video modules. These downto-earth, engaging videos with Greg and Lisa build understanding of what domestic church means and how home life supports children approaching first Eucharist. They expand parental understanding of the sacrament of the Eucharist and help families live out their faith in real and practical ways.

Research has shown that people are more likely to stay in the church when they see it as the source of warmth in the home. Dr. Greg and Lisa Popcak bring the vision of such a home to life in a way that is both inspiring and concrete.

For staff…

…There is an online dashboard which contains information about all of the participants for their parish. Staff can see which parents have completed the program, send automated emails to families on the anniversary of the child’s first communion, and see all of the data associated with their parish in one place.

With today’s busy lifestyle, gathering all of the parents of a First Eucharist class at one time to teach them about the sacrament and their role in fostering their child’s continued participation in the sacrament is next to impossible. With Eucharist Matters, parents can complete the program on their own time and at their own pace. This frees staff to use the resource included for in-person gatherings for deepening connections among parents and fostering a sense of community.