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The first Holy Communion as we understand it today occurred when Jesus was about to die. He went to a room with his disciples and during a meal he took a cup, filled with wine and said This is my blood, the blood of the new covenant, poured out for many for the remission of sins. Before this he took some bread, gave it to his disciples, and said, "Take it and eat, this is my body. Then he said we must do this same thing until he comes back again.
Roman Catholic AnswerA First Holy Communion is very special, the parents usually invite the whole family, little girls get dressed up almost like brides in white with a veil and gloves. Little boys get a suit. The church is usually full, after Mass there are congratulations and a lot of picture taking, a reception in the parish hall, and many families have a party at home with all the visiting relatives. It is a very special day in a young person's life when they actually are old enough to understand that they actually receive Jesus in Holy Communion, they have been studying all year and have made their first Confession right before this.
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∙ 10y agoThe First Holy Communion is a very important day for children in the Latin Rite, as it is the first time that they receive Our Blessed Lord fully in the Most Holy Eucharist. Although there are no specific Catholic rituals specified for this day, the family tries to make it special, the First Communicants are dressed in their very best, the boys, often in their first suit and the girls in white dresses with veils and gloves. There is usually a reception afterward and a party at the family's house. People give gifts to the First Communicant, and it is a very special day for them.
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∙ 11y agoWell, it takes place during a Ritual, it takes place during Mass, but it is just the occasion of your First Holy Communion, it is not exactly a separate Ritual from Mass. Below is the definition of Ritual. ''from'' Modern Catholic Dictionary by John A. Hardon, S.J. Doubleday & Co., Inc. Garden City, NY 1980Ritual. The prescribed words and ceremonies for a religious service. Refers also to the book that contains these prescriptions. In the Catholic Church these books are distinguished according to different offices, e.g., for bishops, and for different ceremonies, e.g., ordination. Ritual also means the whole body of sacred rites in use in the Church.
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∙ 12y agoIt is when you get to take the bread and the wine in church because you believe Jesus' words "This is for YOU"
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Are there godparents for Holy Communion?
No, there are no Godparents nor sponsors for First Holy Communion.
What is the difference between Catholic Holy Communion and Pentecostal Communion with respect to a child's first holy communion?
Quite simply, the bread and wine received at a Pentecostal church would not be Holy Communion.
What is the next sacrament after the holy communion?
In the Catholic Church, the next is traditionally Confirmation.
What is the first holy communion?
It is the First time you receive Holy Communion. You need to be of proper age, be baptised, and know all the facts of Holy Communion (Such as the real presence of Christ) to receivel presence of Christ though.
Do both biological parents need to be at a child's First Holy Communion?
Neither parent is required to be present at a child's First Holy Communion.
What happens if you accidentally take Communion before First Communion?
Roman Catholic AnswerIf you accidentally receive Holy Communion before your First Holy Communion, then you better accidentally talk to a priest ASAP and accidentally receive First Confession.
Can c of e take communion at child's first communion?
Nobody can take Holy Communion in a Catholic Church, you may only receive Holy Communion from the priest, and then only if you have been baptized in the Catholic Church and previously made your first Confession and First Holy Communion. Bottom line? An Anglican may not take communion in a Catholic Church.
What is first penance and first holy communion?
the Lords supper
What are first holy communion candidates called?
First communicants.
Is communion or confirmation first in the catholic religion?
At First Communion the child receives Christ in the Blessed Sacrament for the very first time in his/her life(hence "FIRST"). At Confirmation, the young adult receives the Seal of the Holy Spirit.
Does your child have to wear a veil on her First Holy Communion?
No.
Do you have to make your First Holy Communion to receive Anointing of the Sick?
No, you receive Anointing anytime you are sick enough to be in danger of death, regardless of whether you have received your First Holy Communion or not.
