First Holy Communion is celebration of a person's first reception of the sacrament of the Holy Eucharist. Traditions of celebration surrounding First Communion usually include large family gatherings and parties to celebrate the event. The first communicant wears special clothing. The clothing is often white to symbolize purity, but not in all cultures. Girls often wear fancy dresses (perhaps passed down to them from sisters or mothers) and boys may wear a suit or tuxedo, or their Sunday best. Shop here for supplies for your church, including vestments, and for gifts to celebrate this wondrous occasion. Please click on our full Wholesale Catalog for more products to choose from. If you don't see what you are looking for please contact us TOLL FREE 800-228-9785 or info@cosgraves.net.