Why is First Communion such a special occasion?

​Hear Fr. Brad Doyle explain why Holy Communion is so important, so you and your kids can celebrate this great occasion with profound faith and joy. Why has the Church celebrated First Communion with such fanfare for so many centuries? Why do we give gifts and host parties, and why do first communicants wear special dresses or suits they may only wear on that day? Because this is a child's first entrance into the full inner life of the Holy Church, their first participation in that great heavenly banquet feast for which we are all destined! In Holy Communion we have access to the greatest grace, Christ's own divine life! The Church teaches that at every Holy Mass,
all the saints and angels are present along with Christ in his Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity. Celebrate this beautiful occasion with ‪@CatholicCompany‬!

[@patrickc3419]

Can someone please provide me with the specific chapter and verse in the Bible that speaks of this?

[@allisonphillips668]

and when he had given thanks, he broke it and said, “This is my body, which is for you; do this in remembrance of me.”

[@patrickc3419]

@@allisonphillips668 No, not the Last Supper…specifically where Scripture teaches the concept of a “First Communion”. Or a “first pennance”. Or a “confirmation”. There’s nothing mystical nor transubstantiary about the Lord’s supper; it is done, as you stated, in memory of Christ’s broken body and shed blood. For believers only.

[@allisonphillips668]

@@patrickc3419 the Bible also doesn't speak about the benefits of baptism. We know these things are commanded (eg baptism laying on of hands and communion) you do these too so why don't you believe there is something spiritual about it? Evidence that communion is spiritual is if people eat of communion they can die if they have not received the spirit and Baptism

[@salvadoraguayo8595]

John chapter 6 may the Holy Spirit help you understand🙏🙏🙏

[@salvadoraguayo8595]

John chapter 6 ask the Holy Spirit to help you understand 🙏🙏🙏

[@lucialima5026]

I have sinned a lot 😢 And my Had Holy Communion when I was young, But l am back to my catholic

[@kristihanifin3362]

thank

[@TheDriftdog]

Why do the children wear dresses & suits for their 1st communion? Why are the girls wearing wedding dresses?

[@MOONLIGHT_0025]

Because that’s what your supposed to wear and no it’s not wedding dresses but it looks like it

[@TheDriftdog]

@@MOONLIGHT_0025 but why? Does it have to be suit & white dress?

[@MOONLIGHT_0025]

Because it looks nice 😜✌️

[@TheDriftdog]

@@MOONLIGHT_0025 so they could wear any nice clothes? Girls could wear a pants suit or pink dress? Boys could wear their favourite football team colours?

[@TheDriftdog]

@@MOONLIGHT_0025 sorry, I didn’t realise you are a child. I thought you were answering because you actually knew the answer.

[@dailyspiritualdietelizabet7777]

Please BAPTIZE in the NAME not titles. Name is Jesus.... Re baptize for remission of sins. Acts 2:38. Acts 8:12, 16 Acts 10:43 to end; Acts 19:1-6, acts 22:16. The blood to remit your sin is under the name of Jesus. A lamb sacrificed for our sins. I had A powerful experience when I baptized. I was BURRIED in JESUS'S NAME, rose in NEWNESS of life. Author Elizabeth Das I did it His Way