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First Communion in Advent?

Question:

Can a child receive his First Communion during Advent?

Answer:

While from a practical point of view the weeks before Christmas seem like a rather inconvenient time for First Communion, there is no rule in the Church that would forbid it.  Advent is not listed as a penitential time in the Code of Canon Law (canon 1250), so there is no reason a joyous celebration need be avoided.

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