What do you give children on the occasion of an important event such as First Communion? That’s the question grandparents, aunts and uncles, friends… and catechists ask themselves!
Figuring out what our children like, their tastes and preferences, isn’t easy or obvious! And the age of the celebrants, between 9 and 10, doesn’t make the choice any easier. That’s why we’ve put together a guide to choosing the right gift, one that helps emphasize the solemnity of First Communion day. Here you’ll find some original and useful suggestions, even for a simple “little gift.”
The classics
Does it still make sense today to give the classic piece of jewelry to wear and keep as a memento? Absolutely - “important” gifts certainly never go out of style.
There are countless designs: you can choose from silver bracelets in the Custodi collection or opt for a less formal, colorful line. There’s only the embarrassment of choice!
The gift can also become a delicate yet powerful message of protection: for example, the Rosary necklace from the “Custodi” collection or the small 925 rhodium-plated silver cross, delicate yet crafted with attention to the smallest details, standing out with its sparkling elegance, as does the Tree of Life pendant.
A symbol and a decorative item
If you’re thinking of giving something that is also a symbol of the day they experienced and that can last, it is lovely to give small decorative items, pictures, figurines, frames… that children can keep in their rooms!
The Word of God
A timeless idea is to give children who are about to receive their First Communion the Gospel or the Bible, so they can continue their journey of friendship with Jesus and get to know him more closely. Along the same lines, it is also lovely to give them a book explaining the First Communion Mass: it can become a companion to reread in good times to say, “Thank you, Jesus”; and in less happy moments to call out, “Help me, Lord,” filling every day of life with light.
Another fitting gift is a First Communion album, which allows you to collect and preserve the memories of such an important day.
The catechists’ “keepsake”
Catechists, who have prepared our children for First Communion, also look for small gifts to give the children at the end of the celebration. The most traditional and popular choices are certainly personalized certificates, completed with the child’s name and the date. But there are also other fun ideas - just take a look!
