Young Catholics embrace Christ through First Holy Communion
In April and May, parishes and schools across the Archdiocese of Newark celebrated a significant event for young Catholics — First Communion.
Catholics aged seven and eight receive the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ for the first time in the sacrament of First Communion. During First Communion ceremonies, children dressed in suits and white dresses partake in this sacred ritual. Family and friends often gather to celebrate this significant milestone.
JerseyCatholic.org has collected various photos from these joyous occasions. Explore the images below to see how different parishes marked this milestone.
First Communion ceremonies in Essex County
Second graders from St. Michael School in Newark celebrated First Communion.
Students at Saint Thomas the Apostle School in Bloomfield participated in First Communion as well as May Crowning ceremonies during May.
Children at Our Lady of Fatima Church in Newark made First Communion in May.
Children at Holy Family Church in Nutley celebrated First Communion.
First Communion ceremonies in Bergen County
Second graders from the Academy of St. Paul in Ramsey gathered at the altar to receive a special blessing on the day of the First Holy Communion.
Students at the Academy of Our Lady in Glen Rock received the Sacrament of First Communion.
Students at Visitation Academy in Paramus gathered at the altar for a special blessing on the day of their First Communion.
Second graders at the Academy of Our Lady of Mt Carmel in Tenafly created banners in preparation for their First Communion.
Gathered around the altar to receive a special blessing and witness the consecration of the host, students at Sacred Heart School in Lyndhurst celebrate their First Communion.
Students at Corpus Christi School in Hasbrouck Heights celebrated their First Communion.
Second graders at the Academy of Our Lady of Grace in Fairview celebrated their First Communion.
Students from Queen of Peace School in North Arlington celebrated the Sacrament of First Communion.
First Communion ceremonies Union County
Second graders at St. Theresa School in Kenilworth stand at the altar after receiving the Sacrament of First Communion.
Students at Our Lady of Peace Academy in New Providence celebrated their First Communion.
Second graders at Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child in Summit celebrated their First Communion.
Students at St. Bartholomew Academy in Scotch Plains received the Sacrament of First Holy Communion.
First Communion ceremonies in Hudson County
At Saints Peter and Paul Roman Catholic Church in Hoboken, children received their First Communion.
At St. Francis Church in Hoboken children received their First Communion.
Children received First Communion at St. Aedan Parish in Jersey City.
