First Communion question - Page 4

RickyRocky · ‎03-23-2010

If the child has a name that coincides with a Saint, you could get him a medal for that particular saint. For instance, if his name is Christopher, you could get him a St. Christopher medal. And you could also get prayer cards to that particular Saint or a book regarding that particular Saint's life.

RickyRocky · ‎03-23-2010

Also, you could go to personalization mall dot com and they have beautiful picture frames for First Communicants and you can have their name engraved on them. I have ordered things from them and I have gotten my purchase in 2 days. They have very fast shipping and their items are beautiful.

terrier3 · ‎03-10-2010

Cash or a savings bond would be nice....something to save for school.

We had a BIG home party (my mom had 14 brothers and sisters), a fancy white cake with cannoli filling, and I had a formal portrait taken. I still have a large copy of the picture in my front hallway with all the family pictures - the photographer touched me up - he penciled in long eyelashes and a little blush!

Elstongunn · ‎03-12-2010

On 5/1/2014 lulu2 said:
On 5/1/2014 ktlynam said:
I can't speak for all Holy Communion activities, but ours was very small with only immediate family and sponsors. Our gifts were limited to a Bible, rosaries, blessed medals, or prayer cards. All were blessed ahead of time, of course. No parties afterwards or lunches, etc. Maybe a cake at home. But we didn't have a lot of money for extras, so maybe others in that time period had more.

A card with money sounds like a good suggestion if you aren't Catholic.

We had sponsors for Confirmation, but not for First Communion.

Thank you, lulu2! It's been awhile for me, and I obviously get them confused. In either case, except for the Confirmation dresses we wore, they were all very low-keyed for us.

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Marienkaefer2 · ‎03-09-2010

On 5/1/2014 Emma bunting said:
On 5/1/2014 Marienkaefer2 said:
On 5/1/2014 Luv2Decorate said:
On 5/1/2014 adelle38 said:
Things have changed if First Communion is considered yet another gift getting occasion. When I made my first Communion, gifts were only given by godparents and close relatives and they were all religious gifts such as rosaries, medals and books. Is there a reason you think you need to give this child a gift?

When I made my First Holy Communion, I didn't receive any gifts. We went out for breakfast and I threw up at the restaurant. Ha!

When my kids made their First Holy Communion, We gave them each a cross for their bedroom and a scapular.

I think the grand parents gave $20. Cards from the aunts and uncles.

This was my experience...except for the throwing up! Lol

I remember wearing a white dress and little veil, white lace stockings, and I especially remember the shoes...They were white and gold sandal type shoes. I was thrilled, as getting all dressed up like this was right up my alley.

The clothes were the only "gifts" I got. I remember cards from immediate family. A small cake at home. That's it.I remember it being a very serious occasion, and everyone treating it like that.

That's exactly how I remember it. Solemn in that it was a very, very important Sacrament we were about to receive. It was to be taken very seriously. And hopefully.....still is.

I agree!

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raven-blackbird · ‎06-03-2010

you can do a rosary............statue of their patron saint........a cross necklace.....................................raven

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RedHeadedWench · ‎03-21-2010

On 5/1/2014 adelle38 said:
Things have changed if First Communion is considered yet another gift getting occasion. When I made my first Communion, gifts were only given by godparents and close relatives and they were all religious gifts such as rosaries, medals and books. Is there a reason you think you need to give this child a gift?

I'm 55 years old and I received gifts on my First Holy Communion...other than religious items. I guess...to each their own.

I generally give a gift card, a bond, or some cash...since I have a few godchildren, I always check with the parent to see what they are receiving as far as religious items go. Many churches give rosaries (the Rosary Guilds) and Bibles to the child.

magicmoodz · ‎03-16-2010

On 5/1/2014 momma3gs said:
A First Holy Communion is a big deal. I'm assuming the parents are having a party and, of course, if you are attending a cash gift is appropriate. Godparents usually give something more personal for the child and, more than likely, also a cash gift or bond.

My Communion was decades ago and I got gifts from everybody, as did my children when they had their celebrations. I can't imagine not giving a gift, as someone else suggested.

I forgot to add, I don't think $10 or $20 is enough, especially if there is a party. I would suggest $50 if there's a big celebration you're attending. That is what is customary in NY; I don't know about other parts of the country.

I agree. I am attending a first communion next Saturday and plan to gift a card with $50.

Burnsite · ‎03-10-2010

For First Communion, I received a ring as a gift from my parents, and that was it. Of course, it made me a jewelry addict for life, so it had a secular effect. A ring as a special gift was the tradition in my family.

I don't remember receiving gifts from relatives, but there was a small famiily celebration, a home-movie that is still very sweet to watch and, of course ... The Dress and the Veil.

ETA: to answer the OP's question, I am not a big giver of gift cards but sometimes just enclose some money in a gift for a child. Most of them are delighted to receive money.