Making the Holy Day a Success
Thank everyone who helped you celebrate your child’s big day with this elegant Communion thank you card from Night Owl Paper Goods. Full of classic style and simple sophistication, this design offers a wealth of ways to show your gratitude.
$263.00
If you have a child with a First Communion coming up then you have a lot to think about. There are new clothes to be bought, party supplies and party favors as well as invitations and guests lists. Of course there are also First Communion gifts. This special day is all about your child entering into a relationship with Christ and you and your guests can celebrate by giving that child gifts.
If you want to make sure that the First Communion gifts that your child receives are in line with the spirit of the day you can require that any First Holy Communion gifts that are brought be more traditional and related to God somehow. This can be placed on the invitations so that parents know what type of First Communion presents to bring for your child.
If non-traditional gifts and more fun presents are allowed put those instructions on your invitations as well so that guests who are attending will know that they are allowed to bring items like that. That way they can get First Communion keepsakes that your child will love. You will likely still have some more traditional First Communion gifts from some people as well.
You can also put a cap on gifting which takes a huge burden off of many parents shoulders who don’t know if they are expected to bring an expensive gift or not. Also, it will create equality among all of the gift givers so that one person who may make more money than the other guests brings something extravagant, which makes others attending feel like they didn’t bring nice enough First Communion gifts.
If you are having trouble finding enough money for all the decorations, food and clothes that are required for a First Communion, a terrific idea is to have family members contribute gifts in the form of the First Communion clothes. These dresses and suits can be expensive and it can help a lot to have family members contribute their gifts that way.
Something else that friends and family can do to save both you and them money is to contribute to the First Communion in the form of party supplies, balloons or decorations, as well as bringing some of the food for the giant celebration. This allows relatives to contribute to the entire First Communion celebration process and helps you out in terms of both time and money.
There are thousands upon thousands of traditional gifts to choose from if you want to give that sort of gift. There are Catholic stores in nearly every major city that will carry religious items that you can choose as a gift. There are also websites where you can get First Communion gifts but if you choose to get your First Communion gifts online make sure you order in plenty of time to receive.
One thing that you’ll want to consider is some kind of keepsake that has the name and date for the person receiving the First Communion to keep for years to come to remember their First Communion. Your child’s First Communion is a holy and wonderful experience and you’ll want lots of pictures and mementos to keep for a long time.
Gather all of your loved ones together to watch your little girl blossom in love and faith with this darling communion invitation from Tallu-lah. These striking little buds will remind all of your friends and family of your daughter’s bright future.
This elegant invitation has a pearl foil border with white embossed daisies. The sheer white ribbon is tied with a keepsake mini rosary made from white beads and a silver cross. Comes with premium white envelopes. We can hand assemble or you can.
First Holy Communion Chalice Banner – Personalized with first name & date – Regular Size: 14 inches x 5 feet – This will help celebrate this memorable family occasion.
Rosaries – Dark Green Jade Beads & Sterling Silver Rosary All rosaries are finely detailed. Striking genuine semi-precious jade for a unique look. A miraculous medal and crucifix are featured.
This Communion Invitation, This contemporary design features a white, flat card with a border of white embossed dots and a white embossed, inner frame.
Clear Sterling Silver Swarvoski Crystal Rosary with a Silver Sterling Crucufix This Sterling Silver Rosary Necklace features a Antique style Crucufix, 7mm Swarovski TM Crystal Rosary Beads (59 in all), a miraculous medal centerpiece and is appromixately 3/4 inch length. This Rosary is made completely from high grade sterling silver including the silver chain (approximately 23 inches long). Specifications: Bright shiny finish Rosary Includes 59, 7mm Clear Swarovski TM Beads Creed brand, manufactured in the USA Gift Boxed Crucifix Dimensions: 1 ” x 1 3/4
$28.50
Party supplies and other things that you’ll need are probably something you are thinking about if you have a First Communion for your child soon. You’ll be making guest lists, planning which type of party supplies that you’ll need and buying gifts. One thing that you should think about carefully is which Fist Communion favors you’ll want to pass out at the party.
1st Communion favors don’t necessarily need to be expensive, because your guest list will likely be extremely large and you’ll want to make sure everyone gets a favor. There are many different types to choose from as far as First Holy Communion favors go, and you can find many that are inexpensive enough to pass out to a large guest list.
You could go with the traditional 1st Holy Communion favors and pass out crucifixes, or other religious items. You can go with the more conservative kind or you can find fun and interesting religious party favors. There are many websites that offer religious party favors and it is certain that you will find one that fits your unique style.
If you cannot figure out what to hand out, but you want to go with something traditional, then you may want to consider pocket sized New Testaments. You can get these engraved with each guest’s name, or you can simply have them customized with your child’s name and the date of their First Communion. This is a great gift and it will make each attendee feel special for getting one.
You could also go with the more expensive engraved glasses or glass statues that have your child’s name and the date of the First Communion celebration. This is a great gift for family that are attending, as they will want a keepsake that they can put somewhere in their home and treasure for many years to come.
Also, you could separate the favors as not to incur the cost of a great deal of engraved glass pieces. For instance, Church members could receive a less expensive gift while family members could receive something engraved to remember the occasion. Children could receive yet another type of gift altogether, something small and inexpensive that they will have fun playing with.
First Communion favors say ‘thank you for your love and support all these years’ to Church members and friends and family that have watched your child grow up. What you choose as party favors will make your guests feel appreciated for being at your party as well as just for being there in general, and they will love these take home keepsakes.
You can find everything that you need for a First Communion party online, and at excellent prices as well, many times much lower than what you would pay at a specialized party store or religious outlet. Look carefully and find the best deals including shipping, and make sure that your party favors and other supplies will arrive in plenty of time for the First Communion celebration.
This Communion Invitation, “Blue Lace” features a periwinkle faux finish background with a Grey & white vertical lace strip along the left side. A beautiful yellow and periwinkle cross Add-on provides an elegant finishing touch for this design. Assembly required or add assembly to your order.