When are First Communions in the Houston area?
First Holy Communion and Confirmation Masses commonly take place in April, May and June. The timing follows the Easter season and the end of the religious-education year.
In the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston, children complete two consecutive years of Faith Formation first, and they generally become eligible in second grade, so most parish celebrations land in the spring semester. Each parish sets its own preparation. Sacred Heart Parish in Conroe, for example, runs monthly sacramental preparation from second grade, with required Sunday Mass attendance, a retreat and talks for parents.
Once your parish announces the date and Mass time, send them to us. Spring Saturdays are when these celebrations bunch together.
How the day usually runs
Add the pickup, an early arrival, the service, photos and the transfer to the reception, and we quote the resulting time. After a baptism, the gathering is usually separate from the church: at home, in the parish hall or at a restaurant, with the godparents and close relatives.
| Leg | From | To | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Home | The church | Arrive before the Mass so the children can line up |
| 2 | The church | A photo stop, if you want one | Optional, timed as its own block |
| 3 | The church or photo stop | Restaurant, parish hall or home | The hourly booking continues, or a later ride is booked |
| 4 | The celebration | Home | Grandparents can be dropped off first |
White dresses, veils and suits in the car
Communicants traditionally wear white, a dress and veil for girls and a suit for boys, a custom that dates from the 19th century and stands for purity. A white outfit and a full skirt both deserve a little planning.
- Seat the child by the door that opens toward the church steps, so the dress does not drag across the seat.
- Keep food and drinks for after the photos.
- Choose a vehicle with headroom if the veil is long: a Sprinter or an SUV is easier than a low sedan.
- Bring a small bag for the veil once the Mass is over.
Godparents, grandparents and the family group
Padrinos and madrinas, the godparents, are part of the day, and each family decides who rides with whom. Some families travel as one group; others send a car for the grandparents and let the godparents meet everyone at the church. Tell us the riders for each leg, and we size the vehicles to that list.
| Family group | Riders | Suggested vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| The child and parents | 3 | Executive Sedan (3), or the Mercedes-Benz S-Class (3) |
| Parents, child and godparents | 4 to 6 | 4 to 5: Lincoln Navigator (5). 6: Cadillac Escalade, Chevrolet Suburban or GMC Yukon XL |
| Two families with grandparents | 7 to 13 | Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (13) |
| Extended family | 14 to 24 | Mini Coach (24), a stretch limousine or a party bus, on request |
Houston churches families travel to
Send us the parish name and its address, and we time the pickup from the start of Mass. These are a few of the churches in the area:
| Church | Address | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart | 1111 St. Joseph Parkway, Houston | Co-cathedral |
| St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church | 3600 Brinkman St., Houston, TX 77018 | Spanish-language Mass and Hispanic ministry |
| Church of St. Anne | 2140 Westheimer Rd., Houston, TX 77098 | Parish church |
| Sacred Heart Parish | Conroe | Monthly preparation from second grade |
Children aboard: the house rules
Many of these trips carry children, though adults are baptized and confirmed too. If any rider is a minor, an adult aged 18 or older holds the booking and the ride is alcohol free for everyone, adults included. When every rider is an adult, alcohol is for those 21 and older, within the operator’s rules.
What does a car for the day cost?
Cars are booked by the hour with a 3-hour minimum, at the same price for pickups in any of our Houston service areas (Downtown, Galleria, the Texas Medical Center, IAH, Hobby, The Woodlands, Katy and Sugar Land). On our current rates, a 4-hour block is $500.00 for a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and $360.00 for a Lincoln Navigator, and a 3-hour Chevrolet Suburban is $255.00. More than 5 hours is quoted by text.
Receipts are emailed after the day.
En español
Se habla español. Para un bautizo, una Primera Comunión o una Confirmación, escríbanos en español con la parroquia, la hora de la Misa, la dirección de la fiesta y cuántas personas van. Le respondemos en español con la cotización.
Vehicles we can send
Representative vehicle Executive Sedan
Representative vehicle Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Representative vehicle Lincoln Navigator
Representative vehicle Cadillac Escalade
Representative vehicle Chevrolet Suburban
Representative vehicle Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
- Group vehicle
Mini Coach
Up to 24 guests.
Quoted by text
- Partner vehicle
Stretch limousine
From our partners. Seats vary by vehicle.
Price on request
- Partner vehicle
Party bus
From our partners. Sized to your group.
Price on request
Hourly prices are for any pickup in the Houston area, 3-hour minimum. We confirm the exact vehicle in writing.