"Why don't we invite them home for dinner ... China at Grandma's church had worn a white Chinese dress for her first Communion. Like that, it was decided. You wanted to honor your birth culture ...

We invite First Communicants to receive First Holy Communion at whichever Mass they choose to attend this weekend. We are grateful for all the prayers for our St. Mary Magdalen community." ...

In May, more than 100 boys and girls, along with their families, gathered at St. Agnes Catholic Church to receive the ...

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The patriarchate had taken care of every detail to make first Communion special for the children and their families. “Dear children, it is something very special that you will receive today ...

"Our girl is such a cheerleader for others (especially her big brother) it was magical celebrating her today and watching her make her First Communion." In the photo carousel, Czarniak included ...

Four Catholic families prepare to celebrate their children's First Holy Communion, one of the biggest days of their lives so far. It's a sacred ceremony but also a time to celebrate. Show more ...

Every year, thousands of seven and eight year-olds across the UK take their First Holy Communion - an important rite of passage in the Catholic Church. It’s a sacred ceremony but the ...