It’s no accident that so many faith milestones take place in the spring. While the new Church year kicks off at Advent, spring is the time that many Catholics mark the beginning or renewal of their sacramental life. My springtime resolution this year is simple: Gather and celebrate more. Find help in this post!
Five tips for celebrating First Communion without stress
Catholic mom Sarah Reinhard has celebrated three first Communions. That doesn’t make her an expert, but she has learned some things along the way. Online you’ll find five pointers that have helped her let go of the stress and embrace the beauty of the sacrament, from remembering to smile to keeping in mind the sacredness of the day.
Nontraditional First Communion gift ideas for boys
So far, I’ve had two of my kids receive their First Communion. This April marks the celebration of my third kid’s First Communion, and also my first boy. As I […]
YOUR First Communion stories
As spring approaches and First Communion preparations begin, we want to hear your First Communion stories. Tell us about your kids or your own experience. Religious ed teachers, we want […]