Lenny DeLorenzo offers some advice to parents who are preparing their children for first Communion: “We ought to think deeply about Eucharistic formation from the very beginning, which means the period of preparation for first Communion.” Studying Scriptural episodes that reference God
Peggy Weber shares the sweet story of how joyful her granddaughter was in receiving the Real Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist on the day of her first Communion — and second Communion, and third. … “Cordelia’s joy has not waned,” Weber
During this season of first Communions, the Our Sunday Visitor Editorial Board has written a letter to all first communicants: “Receiving your first holy Communion is a big deal. You are probably excited, nervous and joyful, all at once. You’ve been waiting
On the occasion of his son’s first Communion, Tim O’Malley writes for the Fourth Sunday of Easter, “Know that when you receive Our Lord in the Eucharist, not just today but for the rest of your life, the Good Shepherd gives himself
Teresa Tomeo reflects on a recent “God-wink.” Recalling a statue she bought for her First Communion, she recognizes the importance the little figurine of Jesus has played in her life, following her despite numerous moves and life changes. When the hymn at
In the mystery of transubstantiation, young children may have better faith than adults
When the Archdiocese of Denver and the Diocese of Honolulu this spring announced young people would begin to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation before that of first Communion, they brought the total number of U.S. archdioceses and dioceses returning to what the