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1966: First Communion Ceremony in Catholic Church Des Moines

1966: First Communion Ceremony in Catholic Church Des Moines

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  • Year1966
  • Decade1960s
  • LocationDes Moines, Iowa, United States
  • Duration18s
  • Pond5 pricefrom $178 USD
  • Collection1966 Des Moines Iowa

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First Communion Ceremony in Catholic Church Des Moines — Clip Details

1966: Inside the Catholic church during a First Communion ceremony in Des Moines, Iowa. This vintage 8mm home movie captures a solemn and sacred moment as children in white dresses and suits receive the Eucharist, surrounded by family and parishioners. The film shows the ornate interior of the church, including the altar, crucifix, and religious symbols, with soft lighting and quiet reverence. A nostalgic glimpse into 1960s American Catholic family life, this authentic home movie footage reflects tradition, faith, and pride in a cherished sacrament.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Shot details
Interior
Resolution
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License
Not licensed directly; available on Pond5
Delivery
Via Pond5
Duration
18s
Pond5 price
from $178 USD
Clip ID
58732963

Source & Documentation

Source reel
Reel 1318 · 8mm · 5″ reel
Reel-level year note
1966-1969
Reel-level location note
iowa
Date
1966 Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Date evidence
Catalog estimate. A reel-level note shows the same year, but the clip-to-reel link is itself a catalog match, so this is not counted as independent confirmation.
Location
Des Moines, Iowa, United States Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Location evidence
Catalog estimate. A reel-level location note is linked, but the clip-to-reel link is itself a catalog match, so this is not counted as independent confirmation.
Licensing route
Marketplace licensing (Pond5)

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