Dress Code for First Communion

The key is all white as a symbol of Baptism


Girls: White dresses (no off-white or antique white) that must be at the knees or below. White tights and shoes. Veils are recommended but are not required; flowers and headbands for girls's hair are fine as long as they are white.


Boys: White long sleeve shirt, white pants, white socks, and white ties. Dress shoes and belts may be brown, black, or white. No tennis shoes. Suits are fine as long as they are all white. The best time to find white pants and belts for boys is before Easter. White ties are available at St. Mary's Bookstore.

Both: We ask you not to give your child gloves, flowers, bibles, rosaries, or purses to carry during Mass. These items may be used during the photographs, but once the photos are made, parents will need to keep the items in their possession.