Communion Music
Posted on 23. May, 2019 in Christian Values, Community, First Communion
With First Holy Communions coming up, we listen to a beautiful rendition of Be Not Afraid by John Michael Talbot.
Communion Consumption
Posted on 16. May, 2019 in Christian Values, Church Teachings, Community, Confirmation, First Communion
Communions are taking place all over the country and children everywhere are getting ready for this exciting event. But is consumption around these celebrations of the sacraments getting out of hand? Miriam Gormally spoke with Fr Michael Collins about the amount of money that can be involved and whether there could be a way to […]
1st Holy Communion
Posted on 16. May, 2008 in Church Teachings, First Communion
All over the country girls and boys are preparing for their First Holy Communion. With all the changes around the celebration of the day, has the whole meaning of the importance of the day for the child and his/her family been forgotten? Here will listen to Julie Kavanagh, whose daughter Ellen is receiving her First […]
Communion and Confirmation
Posted on 16. Apr, 2008 in Confirmation, Family, First Communion, Poverty, Religious teaching
We are now in Communion and Confirmation season, celebrations that are becoming more and more extravagant. Fake tans and limos are now almost the norm. However amongst this excess there are still people for whom these events are a huge financial burden. Miriam Gormally asked Mairead Bushnell from the Vincent de Paul about the help […]
Music: Happy in the Presence of the Lord
Posted on 16. May, 2007 in First Communion, Music
Right now, all over the country, 2nd. class children are receiving their First Holy Communion, a very special day for them and their families. On this day many congregations will hear them sing out ‘Happy in the Presence of the Lord’ one of the very popular hymns learned in their Alive-O preparation programme.
1st Holy Communion Hype
Posted on 02. May, 2007 in Church Teachings, Family, First Communion
We are constantly hearing and reading about the huge changes around the celebration of the First Communion Day – designer dresses, fake tans, nails, hair dos and so on ….. is this reality? Has the whole meaning of the importance of the day for the child and his/her family been forgotten? Debbie Robinson is a […]