First Holy Communion

Haribo1

We are Catholic and my 8 year old dd is making her Holy Communion in June. Have a look at this website for some ideas, I used it for my ds gifts for his Communion.

Cenacle . co . uk

obviously without the spaces as i'm a newbie

Mrs.W_2

Last Sunday my 9yo daughter and some of her friends had their Admittance to Holy Communion. We're CofE. Gifts included a bible shaped silver locket, a crucifix 'clip' for attaching to her school bag, and a Dr Who DVD boxset.

I suppose it depends on what you know others have bought, and the child priming any prospective gift-givers. That second thought is the only way to explain those DVD's.

coolcait

If the little girl's family is particularly devout, it's likely that the traditional rosary beads/Bible/Missal presents will already be covered. But she/they might still appreciate a religious gift.

You could give a 'Mass Card' - basically you ask your/her local parish priest to say a Mass for your niece's 'Special Intentions'.

You would pay a 'stipend' to the priest (the parish office could give you an idea how much is the norm).

The Mass cards are also available at the church, and have a meesage along the lines of "A Mass will be offered for the special intentions of

---

at the request of

---

.

If that's a bit too religious:), then I'd suggest a nice keepsake of her special day - not necessarily a religious one.

money, of course, is always acceptable...

gibson123

I think the holy gifts or money, also there is a traditional that a girl's communion should include a sharing or a gift to others. We got a big bag of sweets to share with our friends, or you could buy a charity gift from her to a child in another country through oxfam gift giving.

http://www.oxfam.org.uk/shop/oxfam-unwrapped/animal-lovers

In Scotland many of the children do charity work for SCIAF and they run a similar scheme

http://www.sciaf.org.uk/news/news_archive/recent_news/new_real_gifts_for_all_occasions

Savvy_Sue

If you're not Catholic yourself, I'd get something non-religious, personally.

coolcait

Savvy_Sue wrote: »

If you're not Catholic yourself, I'd get something non-religious, personally.

Actually, my own ultra-religious advice notwithstanding , I think that's excellent advice.

Take away the religious aspect, and you're looking for a gift which recognises that this is an important event in your niece's life.

What would you go for?

(And, as with many important events in children's lives these days, be aware that she/her friends will be getting/hoping for money! Not a carefully thought-out keepsake, or appropriately religious memento)

faerie~spangles

GlasweJen wrote: »

My oldest niece is making her first holy communion at the end of the month. It isn't a celebration I'm familiar with so I'm looking for some Catholic members to give me an idea of what is an appropriate gift.

The child is almost 9, fairly devout set of Catholic parents but my sister (her mum) is a convert so isn't sure what other girls will be receiving. My niece has 8 aunts and uncles so I don't want to get the special beads or a Bible as she will get these from other relatives (dads side of the family). I'd like something she can keep, personalised if it's available and I live in Glasgow so I can shop there or buy online.

Any help is much appreciated, I'm in way over my head here!

If the child is almost 9 yr's old then she is not celebrating her First Holy Communion!

coolcait

faerie~spangles wrote: »

If the child is almost 9 yr's old then she is not celebrating her First Holy Communion!

Why do you say that?

7 or 8 years old is about the average age for a Catholic child in the UK to make their first Holy Communion.

Some 8 year olds are almost 9 by the time they first receive the sacrament.

But, it's possible for a child to be older than that when they first take communion.

There's no upper age limit.

faerie~spangles

coolcait wrote: »

Why do you say that?

7 or 8 years old is about the average age for a Catholic child in the UK to make their first Holy Communion.

Some 8 year olds are almost 9 by the time they first receive the sacrament.

But, it's possible for a child to be older than that when they first take communion.

There's no upper age limit.

You obviously know more than ...

GlasweJen

It is definitely communion, she is in primary 4.