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What is First Communion, or First Holy Communion?

Along with the Sacrament of Baptism, First Holy Communion is one of our three sacraments of initiation. It is through these sacraments of initiation that we become full members of the Church.
Last Updated on Monday, 25 October 2010 11:02
 

Who practises this ceremony?

The First Communion, or First Holy Communion, is a Catholic Church ceremony. Catholics believe this event to be very important, as the Eucharist is one of the central focuses of the Catholic Church. First Communion is not practised in most Eastern Catholic Churches, which practise Infant Communion. First Communion is also celebrated by some Anglicans and some Protestant denominations, particularly Lutherans. Celebration of this ceremony is typically less elaborate in Protestant churches that practice it.
Last Updated on Monday, 25 October 2010 11:01
 

What is the belief about what First Holy Communion represents?

Roman Catholics and some protestant denominations, including Lutherans, believe Christ is truly present in the Eucharist, though they nuance this concept differently. Other denominations have varying understandings, ranging from the Eucharist being a "symbolic" meal to a meal of "remembering" Christ's last supper.
Last Updated on Monday, 25 October 2010 11:00
 

How important is First Communion?

First Communion is considered one of the holiest and most important occasions in a Roman Catholic's life. It means that person has received the Sacrament of the Eucharist, the body and blood of Jesus Christ.
Last Updated on Monday, 25 October 2010 11:00
 

What happens when you receive First Holy Communion?

It is during First Holy Communion that we receive the Holy Eucharist for the first time. The Holy Eucharist refers to Christ’s body, blood, soul, and divinity truly present in the consecrated host and wine (now called the Body and Blood of Christ) on the altar.
Last Updated on Monday, 25 October 2010 10:59
 

At what age do we receive First Holy Communion?

The age varies but First Communion in Roman Catholic churches typically takes place at age seven or eight, because this is considered the age of reason, depending on the country. Roman Catholic adults who have not received their First Communion can go through a separate program called the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults or RCIA to receive this sacrament whenever they've met all the Church's requirements.
Last Updated on Monday, 25 October 2010 10:58
 

What are appropriate gifts to give someone receiving their First Holy Communion?

Gifts of a religious nature are usually given, such as rosaries, prayer books, bibles, in addition to religious statues and icons. Gifts of jewellery are also common. Most families have photographs taken commemorate the event, so picture frames also make an appropriate gift.
Last Updated on Monday, 25 October 2010 10:57
 

What do the children wear for their First Holy Communion?

Traditionally, special clothing is usually worn. The clothing is mostly white to symbolize purity. Girls often wear fancy dresses and a veil attached to a headdress, or fresh flower circlets. Boys mostly wear white shirts with dress trousers, in some communities they will wear a full white suit.
Last Updated on Monday, 25 October 2010 10:56
 

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