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 ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...

The event was held after a donation of 14 First Communion dresses from a primary school in Derry.

A 9-year-old girl wasn't able to participate in her first Holy Communion because she wanted to wear a suit. "They said, 'We're hearing rumors so we want to know what she's wearing,'" the girl's mother ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. – Thousands of Roman Catholic families on Staten Island are anxiously awaiting word from their parishes about upcoming First Holy Communion Masses that most likely will be ...

Nine second grade students took the next step in their faith development on Sunday, April 23. They received their 1st Holy Communion at Guardian Angel Church in Oran with the Rev. Joseph Kelly. Five ...