My First First Communion
“By preparing children for First Communion we introduce them into the principal mystery of Christian life.” —Pope St. John Paul II
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Getting to Know ‘Nennolina’
Antoinetta Meo (1930-1937) very much wanted to receive her first Communion and so began her correspondence with Caro Bambino Gesú (Dear Baby Jesus).
Ordinariate Becomes 14th U.S. ‘Restored Order’ Diocese
Bishop Steven Lopes said the 10-year old diocese has made Confirmation and First Communion at the same celebration for youth the norm going forward.
Gallup’s Sacramental ‘Restored Order’ to Give Grace Before Youth Abandon Faith
The change recognizes the reality that many Catholic youth are abandoning their faith by middle school.
First Communion for Iraqi Refugees Represents Hope for a Persecuted People
'What God is giving us in faith and strength is helping us to give more, and that by itself will bring us closer to God,” said Sister Waffa Yousif, who helped train the 30 first communicants.
Denver Archdiocese Moves to Restore the Order of Sacraments
Archbishop Samuel Aquila has decided to restore confirmation’s place before first holy Communion, calling it the theologically and pastorally right move to make.
