A Very Special First Communion

May 3, 2012

When my fourth child, our son Mark, was diagnosed with Autism a couple years before he’d be the average First Communion age, I never imagined what challenges awaited him as we began to prepare for the day big. I had many doubts and red flags. I have taught the first sacraments 2nd grade class at our parish for [...]

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My First Holy Communion

May 3, 2012

My name is Catherine (or Cassie). I am ten years old. My first Holy Communion took place when I was seven. The great but also funny story begins like this… It was finally the day I was to receive Jesus for the first time! I quickly put on (with the help of my Mother) my [...]

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First Communion Stories

May 3, 2012

Our Catholic Church had burned down when I was in first grade, so a temporary “Church” was set up in the school gymnasium while the new Church was being built. It wasn’t ready by the time of my First Holy Communion in May of 1968, so I vividly remember walking up to receive our Lord [...]

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First Communion Story Contest 2012

April 30, 2012

First Communion Stories is pleased to announce its annual First Holy Communion Story contest once again! From May 1- May 21, submit your unique story about your First Holy Communion.  Be sure to create an account and then send it in! Your story can be as long or short as you would like. Here are a few, simple [...]

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Mary, May, and First Holy Communion

April 30, 2012

During his April 22, 2012 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. The Pope told them their First Communion would mark “the moment when you too understand the importance of a personal encounter with Jesus.” The Pope reserved [...]

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Please Vote in Our Blessed Imelda Photo Contest

May 5, 2011

Sorry about the technical problems with the Blessed Imelda Photo Contest. We have re-enabled the contest on our website. Please go vote at the bottom of the page! We will keep voting open until May 14th. For more details about the contest, please read our article. Yes, we will be having our regular story contest [...]

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We Have a Winner!

May 4, 2010

And really, how can you possibly beat a secret conversion announced at Mass on Mother’s Day? Our lucky winner gets either a First Communion dress of her choice or a $100 gift card to Aquinas and More! Runners up include a new sister for First Communion and an accidentally broken fast. I will announce the [...]

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First Communion – The Second Time Around

March 31, 2010

Close friends of my family offered to send me to a parochial school for a better education. One was Jewish and the other was Protestant. My parents were not churchgoers – my dad left in his youth; my mom came from a broken home, but they convinced my folks it would be better for me. [...]

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Mary’s First Communion

March 30, 2010

I thank God for the miracle that is my daughter, Mary. She gives a glorious witness to God in everything she says and does. I can see God alive in her. She has a way about her that allows her to draw everyone closer to God. Last year, when she was in kindergarten, she longed [...]

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The First Eucharist Dress

March 26, 2010

I have 4 children – 1 boy and 3 girls. Anyone that has both sexes will agree there are so many differences between raising boys & girls and one of the most distinctive for Catholic kids is the First Eucharist attire. Steven’s was a no brainer: shirt, tie, vest, dress slacks and dress shoes. DONE! [...]

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