Old First Communion Photos: 1960s-1980s
Check out this small collection of old First Communion photos of young Generation X Catholics. They were taken between 1960s and 1980s. Several of the images have old cars in the background, which I always find interesting.
1978
Jenny’s First Communion in Potomac, Maryland, 1978
1971
A different Jennifer (not me) and the Wood Panel Ford Station Wagon
1976
St. Ambrose Catholic Church, First Communion, 1976 | via jeneen_johnston on Flickr
1976
Paco Gonzales proudly shared his First Communion class photo with the Facebook community. The photo was taken in 1976 at St Joseph Church, Edinburg, Texas. The church is in the Brownsville Diocese, which was established nine years before this picture was taken. (In 1965, it was created after Cameron, Willacy, Hidalgo and Starr Counties were separated from the territory of the Diocese of Corpus Christi.) There are so many things I love about this photo. The boys’ white jackets, white shoes and leisure suits. All the pretty veils and crows. Did you spot the twins in the picture? I also love the priest’s biretta.
1971
First Communion, 1970s
1969
St John Vianney. Hacienda Heights, California, 1969
1973
Susan’s First Communion
1973
Susan’s First Communion, 1973
1979
First Communion, 1979
1980
St. Raymond’s East Side Catholic Church, 1980
1981
Jo’s First Communion, 1981
1980s
Saint Teresa of Avila Catholic Church First Communion 1980s
Assumption B.V.M. Church, 1982
via J. Boyer w/ Creative Commons License
1980s
This picture, however, is of Irish Gen-X girls and is from a documentary about First Communion dresses. Source: RTE Archives.
1980
Annalisa’s First Communion 1980
1982
First Communion, Boy and Girl, 1982
First Communion Posts
The following are posts I’ve shared that relate to First Communion including pictures of my younger two children getting ready for and celebrating the important occasion.
Early 1980s First Communion Photo (Saint Teresa of Avila Catholic Church, L.A.)
"And, this has nothing to do with Generation X." The other day I posted a First Communion photo on Facebook and someone left a comment saying, "And, this has nothing to do with Generation X." My page isn't for her. ? There are LOTS of Gen-X groups and pages on...
A Daughter’s First Communion
It's a joy to share with you pictures of our daughter Bridgette's First Communion. It was one of the best days of my life as we celebrated her receiving the wine and the bread and the gift of everlasting life. In keeping with tradition, the first grade moms at...
First Communion: Me and God Watching Sully Grow
Boy's First Communion We celebrated Sullivan's First Communion on Sunday. I was so proud of him! He's been looking forward to this...
Nhan’s Tailor Shop in the Asian District
The first time I went to Nhan's Tailor Shop was in 1999. I was working as Director of Public Relations for the Oklahoma Arts Council at the time and I was killing time during my lunch hour. I was looking for a cheongsam for Juliette. I'd bought one at Dillard's and I...
The Blood of Jesus Grape Juice
The following post was written shortly before I converted to Catholicism. Older Gen Xers at their First Communion, 1970 St. Joe's Orphanage, Louisville, Kentucky photo from st. joe's kid via flickr Little Girl's Wedding Dress I have a confession to make. When I was a...