For Catholics, the milestones of Holy Communion and Holy Matrimony — sacraments in the church — often are uttered in the same breath.

A First Communion memory Joseph McAuley April 18, 2019 Joseph McAuley, on the occasion of his First Holy Communion, Saturday, April 19, 1969 ...

An emotional Communion moment reflected the collective loss and connection to Pope Francis.

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 ...

By Jay Sorgi / Correspondent Gabriel Gonzalez Gomez, seen here, and his brother, Jory, received the Sacraments of ...

Prince Jacques and Princess Gabriella received their First Holy Communion on Sunday, May 11. They are the first twins in the royal house of Monaco.

The first three conditions (confession, Communion, and prayers for the pope’s intentions) can be fulfilled a few days before or after performing the works to gain the indulgence (in this case ...

During his April 22 Regina Coeli address, Pope Benedict XVI said adults should bring reverence and love to the task of preparing children to receive their first Holy Communion.

'What God is giving us in faith and strength is helping us to give more, and that by itself will bring us closer to God,” said Sister Waffa Yousif, who helped train the 30 first communicants.

First Communion Every year, thousands of seven and eight year-olds across the UK take their First Holy Communion - an important rite of passage in the Catholic Church.