When it comes to religious milestones, the first Holy Communion is an important one in some Christian traditions. It usually happens when a child is around eight years old and in the springtime due to ...

As a parent of young children, the importance of First Communion was not lost on me, although I admit I had not anticipated any sense of excitement or anything beyond the happiness that my child had ...

Fourteen students received their First Holy Communion at Guardian Angel Church on May 4, guided by Father Joseph Kelly and dedicated teachers, marking a significant milestone in their faith journey.

Each May, scores of Catholic youngsters embark on another important step in their spiritual journeys. This month, many children in the Catholic Church will receive their First Holy Communion and ...

During his April 22 Regina Coeli address, Pope Benedict XVI said adults should bring reverence and love to the task of preparing children to receive their first Holy Communion. “Dear friends, the ...

St. Nicholas-St. Mary School’s second-grade classes recently celebrated a group communion Mass at St. Nicholas Church, Wilkes-Barre. The classes combined to celebrate each student’s First Holy ...

ST. JOHN, Ind. (WLS) -- An Indiana girl who was banned from wearing a pantsuit to her First Holy Communion is getting support after her mom's Facebook post has gone viral. An Indiana girl who was ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. – This year the Advance/SILive.com is documenting the sights from one of the shared milestones for young Roman Catholics: First Holy Communion. This past weekend we photographed ...

A mother currently serving a prison sentence has asked that her child's upcoming First Holy Communion be deferred for one year so that she can attend.