First Communion Celebrations 4 years ago WelCom February 2021 Last November, 22 children from the Immaculate Conception Parish in Stratford celebrated their First Holy Communion. Over 430 people attended Mass, on Sunday 8 November. A special thank you to Fr Adonis Rancho (Dondon), Carole Door, and all parents and parishioners for preparing and supporting our Holy Communicants. Words and photo: Debbie Kuriger On Sunday 29 November, 62 children received their First Holy Communion at St Joseph’s Church in the Catholic Parish of New Plymouth. Having had several Covid-related disruptions to the original schedule, it was lovely to celebrate this special day with the children and their whānau. Words and photo: Michelle Butler, Young Families Minister Maci O’Malley, and Antonia and Matias Vergara received their First Eucharist and were Confirmed at Sacred Heart parish in Reefton by Fr John Pettit. Words and photo: Bernadette Snowden