First Communion Gifts

When it comes to deciding on a first communion gift to give to the young boy or girl you know who is celebrating this big day, it is often hard to find something that is religious and meaningful, without being over the top expensive.

Here is a guide to the types of first communion gifts currently available. Most can be purchase online or from your local religious or catholic supply stores.

• Wall Crosses are one of the most popular First Communion gifts. that people give. The cross is a symbol of religious unity. They are generally made from wood, typically oak, and feature a symbol made from pewter or other material on the front. The crosses are hung in the child's bedroom at home, or in the living room.
• Jewelry is often a nice gift to give. More appropriate for girls, but there are also some pieces custom made for boys. Beautiful gold or silver chains can be presented with a cross or other religious symbol as a pendant.
• Rosary beads are a staple item in all catholic families and it is customary for every member to have their own. Giving a child a set as a first holy communion gift is very appropriate. They come in many styles and some even are presented in their own unique and customized first communion keepsake tin.
• Keepsake boxes are becoming more popular as 1st holy communion gifts. The boxes are very ornate and often lined with satin to protect all of the items inside. Various keepsake boxes are available and often include rosary beads, small bibles, pouches, religious cards and other small items.
• To remember the day forever, personalized photo frames are also a perfect communion gift idea. There are some wooden and metallic frames available where the details of the child and the date can be engraved on the frame, so that after the ceremony a photo can be placed inside.
• A bible is also a popular gift idea. Although most children already own one, there are some special first communion bibles available that are more ornate and covered in satin, so it becomes a special bible.
• For girls, often dolls or pillows make good first communion gifts. There are a special collection of communion dolls available which are elegant and often bare the details of the day on the front.
• Along the line of jewelry, first communion medals are also a popular gift, as they can be given to both the girls and the boys. Each medal is made from quality gold, silver or platinum and is marked with the symbols of the 1st holy communion chalice.
  
  

From all of the 1st communion gifts that are available, there are quite a few that can be personalized and engraved with the details of the child and the day and place of the ceremony. Some of the popular ones include a personalized first communion frame. They come in wood or pewter styles. Other items that can be customized are prayer cards, bibles, wooden crosses, keepsake boxes and some pieces of jewelery.