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First Holy Communion is one of the 7 Sacraments of the Catholic church. While receiving the Eucharist is a Sacrament each time it is received in our lifetime, Catholics celebrate the first time this is done as a part of a special ceremony and a memorable, important part of our lives! Let’s take a look at what first communion is, how it is celebrated, and traditions surrounding the important Sacrament of First Communion for Catholics.
As always, it’s a lot easier to talk about and plan for something that we know the basics about. Here’s an overview of some things about First Holy Communion.
There are a few things that are required before receiving communion, and this would actually apply to every time one receives the Eucharist, not just the first time:
Typically, Catholics receive 2 years of First Communion preparatory classes for the school year leading up to their First Communion. This typically aligns with the child’s 1st and 2nd grade school year. If your child has received the Sacrament of Baptism and is the age of reason (7), your child is ready to begin First Communion Prep class!