On Sunday, April 26, 2026, 24 children received their First Holy Communion with their families and friends in attendance. The children, under the guidance of Terri Panuccio, K-6 Faith Formation director, have been preparing for this day for months. The children’s last names are not published due to diocesan guidelines that prohibit identifying children younger than 18.
Frank
Age: 9
Parents: Frank and Maria
Sibling: Carmine
If you could ask Jesus one thing, what would it be? What happens when we die?
Rocco
Age: 8
Parents: Matthew and Jessica
If you could ask Jesus one thing, what would it be? Can I have a pirate ship that would look like a pirate ship from a long time ago?
Farah
Age: 7
Parents: Nick and Ashley
Sibling: Leyla
If you could ask Jesus one thing, what would it be? Are you always with me though I can’t see you?
Alivia
Age: 8
Parents: Stacey and Matthew
Sibling: Matteo
If you could ask Jesus one thing, what would it be? Why is the world so big?
Giuliana
Age: 7
Parents: Michael and Danielle
Siblings: Francesca and Michelina
If you could ask Jesus one thing, what would it be? To help the world be a better place.
Christopher
Age: 8
Parents: Chris and Rochelle
If you could ask Jesus one thing, what would it be? Where were you baptized?
Stassi
Age: 7
Parents: Richard and Anastasia
Sibling: Bruno
If you could ask Jesus one thing, what would it be? Please bring Apollo back from heaven.
Enzo
Age: 8
Parents: Erin and Carmen
Siblings: Oren and Rocco
If you could ask Jesus one thing, what would it be? Did you have fun before TV and video games?
Luke
Age: 7
Parents: Mel and Danielle
Sibling: Stella
If you could ask Jesus one thing, what would it be? Could you give everyone in the world food?
Giada
Age: 8
Parents: Robert and Amanda
Sibling: Gennaro
If you could ask Jesus one thing, what would it be? To help people who are sick get better.
Mila
Age: 7
Parents: Gianna and James
Sibling: Audrina
If you could ask Jesus one thing, what would it be? What does it look like in heaven?
Julian
Age: 7
Parents: Santina and Kelly
Siblings: Taysom and Adrian
If you could ask Jesus one thing, what would it be? Do you have a pet?
Luca
Age: 8
Parents: Michael and Danielle
If you could ask Jesus one thing, what would it be? What is big Nani doing in heaven? Can we play with toys in heaven?
Kylie
Age: 8
Parents: Mandy and Eric
Siblings: Milania and Mia
If you could ask Jesus one thing, what would it be? For nonnie and papa to live forever.
Alessia
Age: 7
Parents: Kenny and Ashley
If you could ask Jesus one thing, what would it be? What’s your favorite color?
Leonella
Age: 7
Parents: Marita and Don
Sibling: Lucia
If you could ask Jesus one thing, what would it be? What did you do when you were a kid?
Nella
Age: 7
Parents: Peter and Danielle
Siblings: Nina and Peter
If you could ask Jesus one thing, what would it be? When will you come back down?
Adelina
Age: 7
Parents: Matt and Angela
Sibling: Emily
If you could ask Jesus one thing, what would it be? Can you protect my sister?
Cassidy
Age: 7
Parents: Matthew and Trista
Sibling: Vincenzo
If you could ask Jesus one thing, what would it be? How do you help all the people on Earth?
Camila
Age: 7
Parents: Jennifer and Angel
Sibling: Santino
If you could ask Jesus one thing, what would it be? Why are people mean to each other?
Stella
Age: 8
Parents: Michael and Pamela
Siblings: Makayla and Dominic
If you could ask Jesus one thing, what would it be? Would you be able to make my friend Kassidy better? Please.
Vincent
Age: 7
Parents: Vincent and Dana
Sibling: Dominic
If you could ask Jesus one thing, what would it be? How is my dog, Ellie Mae? Are you having fun with her in heaven?
Aiden
Age: 8
Parents: Rick and Sarah
Sibling: Gabriella
If you could ask Jesus one thing, what would it be? Why do people lie?
Elvina
Age: 7
Parents: Neilson Nei and Lucy Thin
Sibling: Shandi
If you could ask Jesus one thing, what would it be? What will heaven be like?