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St. Carlo taught his parish’s 1st Communion Class

by HolyHeroes | Aug 25, 2025

Did you know Carlo Acutis taught a First Communion catechism class at his parish?

And he told children the 8 habits to become a saint—which certainly worked for him!

Guess what feast we celebrate this week (hint: it’s not a person….or a Cathedral or Basilica…)

We are celebrating a pretty unique feast day on May 4th…do you know what it is?

Learn more about it on today’s blog AND see these 3 Catholic photographs (you’ve probably never heard of them!)

Do you have a 1st Communicant?[Novena & FREE download]

You can start getting nervous in the days leading up to your child’s First Communion.

Have you done enough to prepare your child for this incredibly important day?

Does your child adequately understand WHO they are receiving in the Eucharist?

Here is what we suggest for these days:

Join us: First Communion Novena [download]

Prepare for your child’s First Communion with this NEW First Holy Communion Novena!

This 10-page download includes 9 daily prayers with companion images!

The PERFECT 1st Communion Bible

In 800 pages, your kids can read the entire Bible and learn the story of Salvation History!

And you want to know the best part?

Kids will WANT to read the entire thing (seriously).

Join [online] nearly 10,000 other Catholic families this June…

After over 20+ years of homeschooling our 8 children, I know the difference that a supportive community and knowledgeable resources can have on this educational journey.

That’s why I’m so excited to share this resource:

Mom–don’t open! Mother’s Day gift idea inside…

Mother’s Day is 3 weeks away!

Here is an easy way you can plan ahead and involve your kids in a meaningful gift for Mom this year:

What do 1st Communions look like around the World?

Have you ever wondered what First Communions look like in Kenya?

Official 1st Communion Gift Guide

Looking for something a bit more unique than a missal or rosary to gift to your First Communicant?

We have picked our top 8 unique Catholic gifts for 2023 First Communicants (boy or girl)!

Heart Ridge Summer Family Camp [discount code included]

Hey–still making plans for this summer? We have a great idea!

Our friend Tami Kiser (founder of the camp alongside her husband) reached out to offer Holy Heroes a special discount code for families!

Divine Mercy Novena Day Nine – Saturday after Easter

Here are the prayers for the ninth and final day of the Divine Mercy Novena, which falls on the Saturday after Easter (the day before Divine Mercy Sunday).