PHILADELPHIA — It’s First Holy Communion season. For months, Catholic children across the Philadelphia region have been preparing to receive, for the first time, the Holy Eucharist, tra… ...

First Holy Communion: The kids are all white. These days, parents are cutting out extravagant spending and keeping the First Holy Communion a simple affair, writes Arlene Harris.

Newark, N.J., Apr 13, 2016 / 05:59 am. For many Catholic families, the day their child receives the Sacrament of First Holy Communion marks a pivotal moment in their journey of faith.

He told the Irish Daily Mail on Sunday: “We have about 300 children a year making First Holy Communion and we’re lucky if we get 5% back as regular Mass-goers.

Two local school children are set to feature in a new documentary about making their First Holy Communion. First Communion ...