Tag Archives: 1st Holy Communion

ASK FATHER: No… FATHER ASKS YOU…. 1st Holy Communion traditions

I have recently seen, popping into churches, practice for 1st Holy Communion.  Novus Ordo, of course.  Moreover, I’ve had questions about gifts for 1st Communion. Moments like this have some customs that die hard because of the memories of parents … Read More

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ASK FATHER: Going to another diocese of First Communion and Confirmation

From a reader… My wife and I live in the Diocese of ___ and are devotees of the Extraordinary Form of the Holy Mass. Unfortunately, there are no viable EF Masses available in the Diocese on a regular basis, so we … Read More

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ASK FATHER: Giving Latin Church children sacraments before the usual ages.

From a reader… QUAERITUR: My husband and I could potentially have our three children (ages 5, 2, and infant) receive their remaining Sacraments of Initiation while on an extended visit with family in a different state. Though Latin Rite, we … Read More

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When you can’t receive Holy Communion: Go any way … or…

Here is a great shot of His Eminence Raymond Card. Burke in what appears to be the church of the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in WI. I picked this up from facebook Explanation: Louis [the child] was so … Read More

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Happy anniversary to me!

Last night happened to be the 30th anniversary of my 1st Holy Communion.  As you will recall, I am a convert. That took place at St. Agnes in St. Paul, Minnesota also at an orchestral Mass of the Viennese school … Read More

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