The Catholic Archdiocese in Dublin has started a process of changing the way children prepare for their First Communion and other sacraments.

Parents are now spending an average of €929 on their child’s Communion day, the highest spend recorded since 2011, according to the latest annual survey.

Catholic schools want key preparations for sacraments such as confirmation and communion to take place outside the classroom.

As schools reopen after the Easter break, many classrooms will be consumed with last-minute communion preparation. But what about the kids who won’t be participating? Susan O’Shea has advice for parents

A number of principals have issued a warning to parents at events like communions, confirmations and sports days - citing GDPR.

It is only a matter of weeks before churchyards around Ireland will be filled with adorable children in white dresses or suits. With First Holy Communion season just around the corner, and many parents are facing a hectic period of planning, writes Gráinne McGuinness.

Holy Communion is being used as an excuse to party, according to a Portlaoise priest.

A Carlow parish has scrapped the communion day for children in three schools, sparking anger amongst parents.

Parents are spending more money on their child's communion each year, according to a new survey conducted by Ulster Bank.

The cherry blossoms are in bloom and Communion season is in full swing, with the girls akin to miniature brides and the boys kitted out like Conor McGregor, writes Elaine Loughlin.

Children received an average of €570 for making their First Communion this year — with parents shelling out almost €850 on the day.

Parents must not reduce their child’s First Holy Communion to “an orgy of materialism with miniature brides”.

Catholic parishes and parents must play a bigger role in preparing children for sacraments as pressure increases to reduce the time for religious education in schools, a leading theologian said.

The season of communions and confirmations allows mums to take their place on fashion’s altar, so be a revelation with Irish design, says Paula Burns.

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Audrey’s been sorting out Cork people for ages! She’s back again this week to solve all your problems, including avoiding an OTT Holy Communion.

Children received almost €550 for making their Communion this year — with parents shelling out almost €850 on the day.

Communion money can be a bit of a contentious issue - how much to give, how much should the little one get to keep and spend and what to save.

Your Holy Communion. A glorious day for some little boys and girls in Ireland.

A happy ending.

With spring almost sprung, Communion dresses are soon to be a hot topic for style starlings. 

Parents spent an average of €749 on their child’s First Communion, according to a survey of spending habits by Ulster Bank.

A priest in County Clare has been criticised for refusing members of the travelling community entry into a First Holy Communion.

Parents have been banned from taking photos of their children at Communion and Confirmation ceremonies.

Annmarie O’Connor thinks mothers should adopt a ’less is more’ approach to their communion and confirmation outfits. So be careful with necklines, hemlines and anything strapless.

Parents are spending up to €750 for Communion outfits for their child with more a third sourcing the clothes at specialist boutiques.