The First Communion (First Holy Communion) is a Roman Catholic ceremony. It is the colloquial name for a person's first celebration of the sacrament of the Eucharist. Catholics believe this event to be very important, as the Eucharist one of the central focuses of the Catholic Church.

First Communion is traditionally an important festive occasion for Roman Catholic families. Traditions surrounding First Communion usually include large family gatherings and parties to celebrate the child's First Communi'; clothing is usually worn. The clothing is often white, to symbolize purity. Girls, especially, wear fancy dresses and often a veil attached to a headdress, as well as white gloves (long or short). In some communities in the United States the practice of buying a special dress for First Communion is becoming increasingly extravagant, with prices sometimes in excess of $200. In other communities it is more common for girls to wear dresses that have been passed down to them from their sisters or mothers, or even simply use their school uniforms plus the veiled headdress and gloves. In Scotland, it is traditional for boys to wear a kilt for the ceremony. Many countries in Latin America have the boys wearing psuedo military-style dress uniforms, with fancy gold braid augelltes. In Switzerland, both boys and girls wear plain white robes with brown wooden crosses around their necks. Gifts are usually given and often this will include gifts of a religious nature, such as rosaries, prayer books, in addition to religious statues and icons. Many families will also take this opportunity to have formal, professional photographs taken, in addition to the many candid snapshots of the day.