Opinion: Taking Communion out of school system will sort the believers from the non-believers
“How people send children into church knowing all we know is astounding.” When I think back to when I made my First Holy Communion, I remember the early morning trip to the hairdressers, the mountain of sandwiches my Nanny made for guests, and the pointless white umbrella I had to carry around all day. I […]
1 year ago
‘I always found it weird’ – Muireann O’Connell questions first confession
Muireann O’Connell has shared her thoughts on the “bizarre tradition” of doing a first confession as a child. The presenter spoke about the religious tradition on her podcast ‘And Another Thing’ with Emma Doran. The two chatted about the Catholic church and their experiences when they were growing up. Looking back on her communion day, […]
3 years ago
Several ministers to push for resumption of Communions and Confirmations following Zappone controversy
Is it time to lift restrictions on Communions and Confirmations? Several ministers are calling for the resumption of both Communions and Confirmations. They believe it is only fair to change restrictions on religious services after the scandal surrounding Katherine Zappone this week. A senior source told The Irish Times that there is a strong chance […]
5 years ago
Dublin Archbishop gives Communions and Confirmations the go-ahead despite restrictions
“The format of such ceremonies should be adapted” The Archbishop of Dublin has given Communions and Confirmations the go-ahead despite current restrictions. Government and NPHET have both stressed that events like Communions and Confirmations should not be taking place at the moment, especially because of the social aspect involved in both events. However, the Archbishop […]
5 years ago
Irish parents now spend over €900 on their child’s Communion
Do you think parents are under pressure to spend big?
7 years ago