National Catholic Register

Pope Says First Communion Preparation Requires Love and Reverence

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 ...
Portland Press Herald

School children across county prepare for First Communion

You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. School children across York County have been studying an preparing to ...
National Catholic Register

Catechetical Toolbox: New Resources Support Students, Parents and Teachers During Sacramental Preparation

Ascension Press’ ‘Renewed’ and ‘Received’ and Catholic Family Crate offer practical aids for families and parishes. Ascension and Catholic Family Crate offer a variety of resources. (photo: Courtesy ...

I’m a school principal. I find it unsettling what First Holy Communion has become

I was out for a few drinks and got chatting to a psychologist. She began telling me about her daughter’s upcoming First ...
Detroit Free Press

First Communion is much different this year for metro Detroit Catholic families, churches

For Jacob Grice, preparing for his First Communion has meant more screen time than class time. Weekly catechism lessons on Zoom, online Mass and a virtual retreat were just a few of the ways the ...