Sunday 26 September, 2021
Our schools may be Catholic, but young Irish families, increasingly, are not, writes David Graham of Education Equality.
A quarter of children surveyed received more than €800.
A quarter of children make over €800 on their Communion day.
Parents had been told that they were welcome to bring their children to receive the sacrament at mass any Sunday in May or June.
It’s an expensive day all around, but how expensive are we talking?
The postman, who is visually impaired, can attend the event before starting his five-year jail term.
“We hope you both had a great day celebrating not getting your Communion.”
Let me warn you now about those who may try to get you spending against your will – and help you to defend yourself.
The little pups these days don’t know they’re born.
Invited to a First Communion? Are you in a state of dread? Don’t worry. Let me guide you through the etiquette of the modern Big Day, writes Avril O’Reilly.
The survey found that parents are spending less on the party, but more on their own outfits.
Over 70 per cent of primary school teachers have said that they are spending longer than allocated on preparation for First Holy Communion and Confirmation. Should this be changed?
The figures in the current INTO survey were compared to similar research undertaken 10 years ago.
Joan Burton reveals that the average welfare payment for religious ceremony clothing went from €245 to €120.
Communion takes up too much school time says Emma Gilmore, but by opting out she fears her son may be ostracised.
Survey says that, on average, children receive €416. But how much do you think is appropriate, or do you think a different gift would be better?
Despite the country’s economic problems, the cost of a child’s first holy communion is rising – as is the amount of money children receive as gifts – according to a new study.
