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.

Retailers in Ireland who sell First Communion outfits are having to stock more made-to-order oversized clothing for the increasing number of obese children, according to the Evening Herald. More ...

The outfits were donated after an appeal, with one woman sending a box of Communion dresses from the United States. This year, Ms Kivlehan said they have decided to lend and recycle the outfits ...

Four Catholic families prepare to celebrate their children's First Holy Communion, one of the biggest days of their lives so far. It's a sacred ceremony but also a time to celebrate. Show more ...

The first video went viral and amassed nearly 11 million views and more than 1 million likes on the app. However, a second video featuring the original audio is rapidly closing in on 16 million views.

FIRST Communion outfits are getting bigger to cater for the expanding waistlines of young Irish children. Retailers are reporting that they have had to stock hundreds of extra made-to-order ...

Families spent more than £700 on their child’s First Holy Communion in 2019 Children’s outfits accounted for close to a third of the total budget, while the rest was divided among clothes for ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — One hundred and sixteen children received the sacrament of First Holy Communion on Saturday morning in Our Lady Star of the Sea R.C. Church, Huguenot. Girls donned ...

A fourth-grader was denied from receiving her first communion because she planned to wear a pantsuit to the ceremony. Oct. 13, 2017, 3:55 PM EDT / Source : TODAY By Scott Stump ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Last weekend, hundreds of second-graders of the Roman Catholic faith received their First Holy Communion in churches across Staten Island, after months-long delays due to ...

First Communion for seven year-old Seren in Formby means following a set of much-loved family traditions. Granny Norma takes her to the same dress shop the family has used for decades.