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Archbishop Eamon Martin, the Primate of All Ireland, accused the Irish government earlier this month of communicating in a “grossly disrespectful” way that baptisms, First Communions, and confirmations should be delayed due to COVID-19.
Holy writings shed blessed light on the Eucharist and the Holy Sacrifice.
“By preparing children for First Communion we introduce them into the principal mystery of Christian life.” —Pope St. John Paul II
Antoinetta Meo (1930-1937) very much wanted to receive her first Communion and so began her correspondence with Caro Bambino Gesú (Dear Baby Jesus).
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.
The change recognizes the reality that many Catholic youth are abandoning their faith by middle school.
'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.
Archbishop Samuel Aquila has decided to restore confirmation’s place before first holy Communion, calling it the theologically and pastorally right move to make.
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