Jessie James Decker Marks Her Son’s First Communion at Church
Jessie James Decker is truly a proud mother after her son took a significant step in his Catholic faith.
“Forrest received his First Communion, and our hearts are overflowing,” Decker, 38, shared via Instagram on Sunday, May 3. “So proud of him✝️🙏🏽 what a beautiful and special day🫶🏻✝️.”
In her recent social media update, the founder of Kittenish posed alongside her husband, Eric Decker, and their four children: Vivianne, 12, Eric Jr., 10, Forrest, 8, and Denver, 6.
Additional photos featured Forrest in church as he prepared to receive the Body of Christ for the very first time. (For Catholics, the Body of Christ predominantly refers to the Holy Eucharist, which they believe becomes the actual body and blood of Jesus Christ.)
“Forrest received his First Communion today,” Jessie announced on her Instagram Story, as her son posed outside the church. “So proud of him.”
Just a year prior, the country singer shared Eric Jr.’s Holy Communion at church. At that time, she referred to it as a “special and major milestone.”
Jessie isn’t the only well-known Catholic celebrating a family member’s First Communion.
NBC Nightly News host Tom Llamas shared his son, Tomas, receiving his latest sacrament.
“Our little guy taking a big step ✝️,” he posted on Instagram on Sunday.
Llamas’ colleagues, including Stephanie Ruhle and Vicky Nguyen, were quick to congratulate him on his son’s achievement.
Bachelor Nation’s Michael Allio also celebrated a family member’s significant day in the Catholic church over the weekend.
“Happy First Communion to my beautiful niece Gwen,” the former Bachelorette contestant wrote on Instagram on Sunday. “We are beyond proud of you, sweetheart. You made me one happy Godfather today! #firstcommunion #family.”
For Catholics, First Communion is a special ceremony where children receive the Holy Eucharist for the first time. It’s also a moment for kids to affirm and celebrate their faith surrounded by friends and family. This sacrament usually occurs around the ages of 7 or 8.
“Jesus calls you to be witnesses of communion, builders of bridges, and sowers of trust in a world often marked by division and suspicion,” Pope Leo XIV previously shared with young people in November 2025 via Vatican News. “Do not be afraid to show that you are Christians, live the Gospel with enthusiasm, and share the joy that comes from encountering the Lord. Always remember these words, and be courageous in sharing their meaning with others: ‘In every situation of our life, we will experience that we are never alone, for as children, we are always loved, forgiven, and encouraged by God.’”
