Party Ideas for Preparation of Your First Holy Communion Posted By : Sue McGrath
February 8th, 2010The first Holy Communion is performed after the child gets baptized by the priest. A holy communion signifies the sacrifices made by Jesus Christ and is generally conducted at the tender age of seven. This is a religious ceremony that is performed in the church and emphasizes the fact that the child is old enough to take part in the proceedings of the church.
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When parents come home after the church services, it is a tradition to throw a small party for their child. Since the first Holy Communion is conducted when the child is young the theme for the party should combine elements for both the adults and the kids. There are plenty of party ideas that can be taken from the online first communion party supplies stores, especially if you have no idea how to go about organizing such event.
Since this is a religious occasion, you might need to send out invites that are formal and at the same time unique and creative. Lace or simple borders can be added to the sides of the invitations. A photo of Christ offering his blessings can also be added in the center along with the photo of your child. For the wordings, you can add a favorite Bible verse or a quote inside the first communion invitations along with the venue, date and time of the event.
If you plan on having a theme party, then you have a lot of options available to you. Older kids love Sesame Street, especially Big Bird. In the case of boys, you can either choose from Bob the Builder or any other theme that has cars or construction in it. Younger kids love Dora the Explorer and would be too happy to have her as the party theme for their first communion. You might also find more themes in many of the first communion party supplies websites.
Generally the communion ceremony is performed during morning hours or after the church services. In other words, the communion will end right in time for a brunch party. A brunch is a great way to satisfy the appetite of your guests. You can organize for a simple brunch consisting of bacons, eggs, fruits, pastries and of course the cake.
Now no party is complete without first communion party favors. These favors can contain religious items like rosary beads, a small bible, bookmarks, jars and other useful items. Kids will not find such things useful so you might want to add toy tractors, a coloring book, puzzles, candies and chocolates to the list.
To make it more special for your child, you can also gift them special first communion medals that are available in many of the online stores. Children love to feel special and by presenting such wonderful mementos, you will really make their day. These medals are also available in gold and silver with a picture of the Christ embedded in them.
First communion theme parties are fun to organize since children get to dress in their beautiful outfits. If the party is organized for a girl, she can be adorned with her first communion jewelery, whereas in the case of boys, they can wear a neat black suit with a bow or a tie.