Communion suggestions

debo_2006

13 years ago

Dh's niece has her communion soon. We won't be going due to previous plans but want to give her a gift. We see her maybe 2-3 X/year though we live close. She doesn't really "know" us, nor do we "know" her.

She comes from a sizeable family and lots of parent's friends who will shower her with the usual money, jewelry, pic frames, bible, rosary, bonds, so we want to get her something different that she can use now. Kids don't appreciate bonds like their parents do, so that's out. I prefer not to give cash for my own reasons. We don't want to do "a special day out" for her as a gift since that would be uncomfortable for her and us.

I'm at a loss as to what to do. I'm looking to spend $50 at most. Does that seem like an okay amount? Any gift ideas? Thanks.

Sort by:Oldest

Comments (18)

susanjf_gw
13 years ago
$50 seems more than enough...i might split it like a special frame for her picture, and one of those music cards...
pam_25f
13 years ago
Flowers?
Related Discussions
Hosting an at home Communion luncheon Need Recipies ideas!
Q
Comments (3)
Cindy I'm sure you'll get great help here but you may have even have better luck if you post over on the Cooking Forum. I only say that because many of us often post this type of request over there and the ideas are amazing, complete with recipes! It's a very active forum. A friendly bunch who are glad to help...... I'll give this some thought and post some ideas tomorrow. What time of day are you thinking of, dinner or brunch? Will people be able to grab a seat somewhere or is it importnat that the food is "fork friendly"...ie people will be standing and eating so needing a knife and fork would be awkward. Sharon
...See More
Grandson's First Communion
Q
Comments (1)
I guess it would depend on how many people, what time of day and what age the guests are, usually varied for a communion, from grandparents to young cousins. The cooking forum might have good suggestions for menus to please a wide range of ages.
...See More
First Communion party ideas
Q
Comments (17)
Our communions were 10 am!!! When Amy made her communion there were 5 classes of second graders so they split them up and had one at 10am and one at 1 pm. We scored the early one. I used the crock pot for the Italian Pork as well as the wedding soup. Just set them to low when we left. We also had all the coolers filled...folks were more thirsty than humgry and for those who weren't comfortable with the whole church experience-we had wine chilled and ready to go. I rounded out the meals with salads, shrimp cocktail, antipasta and nuts. The dessert was always the obigatory sheet cake along with the childs fave dessert. For take away gift or "party favors" I had the kids make little prayer cards on the computer which I had laminated. I placed each card in a white cello bad with a wrapped homemade muffin and 2 tea bags and some white peppermint sticks. It was meant to be a little snack after you went home. The only other advice I could give is to not fuss too much over the the whole getting ready thing. If the hair doesn't go just right don't fret. Also consider going to a portrait studio a few days later for photos. The girls will be more relaxed....you'll be more relaxed and you'll end up with beautiful pics. Just remember with all things of faith, bring your own props!! Sears studio doesn't have bibles and rosarys laying around LOL!! Congrats! Susie
...See More
Today at church ...
Q
Comments (5)
jannie: that happened to me too. I thought I'd overslept. Went to kitchen to hurriedly get my breakfast and noticed the clocks there. I laughed and said 'someone' had April fooled me before I got out of bed. Shirley
...See More
ellendi
13 years ago
Ask her parents what her favorite stores to shop in are. Gift card to that store.
marie_ndcal
13 years ago
A nice card and a visa/master charge gift card, It is hard giving someone you don't know very well any type of gift.
sjerin
13 years ago
Do you have a religious book store you can visit? Would she appreciate a nice religious picture? I particularly like the ones of Jesus with the children or a guardian angel watching over the kids. $50 seems like quite a lot to spend on a First Communion gift, to me.
juellie1962
13 years ago
I would definetely do an Amazon card or Visa gift card.
Simple for you, appreciated by her!
hounds_x_two
13 years ago
Stationery with her name or monogram. There are many attractive designs suitable for children.
joyfulguy
13 years ago
A down-to-earth book with a religious, lifestyle ... possibly even a money-management (says this old financial advisor) ... book, perhaps?

Including some humour, even better.

If you knew her better, and have the capability ... maybe write a poem just for her.

I thought that $50.00 was a bit much ... but Protestants take first communion somewhat more lightly ... well, not more lightly ... but perhaps with fewer external trappings ... than do Roman Catholics.

ole joyful
debo_2006
Original Author
13 years ago
Thanks all for the suggestions. The book one seems most appealing for this seven year old, but I'm still looking.

I've gotten her gift cards before for other occasions so I prefer not to do that this time.

Keep the suggestions coming if you have more.
coffeemom
13 years ago
I like the religious book store suggestion. They will be able to help you find a great gift.
If she's only 7 she'll love anything "Veggie Tales".My favorite is the "Silly Songs" CD or DVD. You can also find them on Amazon.
londondi
13 years ago
I run a gift shop in our Catholic Parish. There are some lovely books that you could give.

There is a Bible Stories for Catholic Children from the Hirten company that is very nice. "My First Communion Bible" by St. Benedict Press is available from Amazon. It is very nice too. It is shown in Brown, but it also comes in White.

A nice rosary bracelet might be nice, but it would cost much less than $50.00.Pope Benedict has a book for children talking about his first communion.

A music box that plays the Ave Maria could also be nice.

These are just some thoughts. Good luck.
Fun2BHere
13 years ago
I remember at that age, someone gave me a book about woman who were important in history. It was a great way to learn just a little bit about women in history and made me want to learn more. In a quick look on Amazon, I found this one Remember the Ladies: 100 Great American Women. It isn't very expensive. Maybe you could add one about important women in the Bible or women who changed the world.
jel48
13 years ago
I like the book idea, and the one that Fun2BHere suggested looks great. Here's a nice looking one about women in the bible as well. I also saw a cute girls book/bible bag on Amazon. Maybe something like that to put the books in. I think you could get the bag and 2-3 books easily (maybe more) without going over your $50 price.

Here is a link that might be useful: Women of the Bible Book
jel48
13 years ago
And another... it's fun looking at them at Amazon. Now that I'm started, can't seem to stop...

Here is a link that might be useful: Princess Stories: Real Bible Stories of God's Princesses
jel48
13 years ago
I'll quit now.. I promise. But first, this one has crafts activities in it. What a fun idea if she's not into just reading so much.

Here is a link that might be useful: Women in the Bible: Crafts and Activities
Fun2BHere
13 years ago
Those are neat finds, Jel48. It's giving me some ideas for Christmas for my niece now that I started looking through what's available.
susanjf_gw
13 years ago
know she's christian, but as a kid, i adored the "all of a kind" family books.. they're about a jewish family at the turn of the century (1900's) in new york city....it taught me a lot about holidays you hear about in the bible and some lesser ones...and it was a great introduction to another religion...

all of our grands have recieved a precious moments bible, either at the first easter, or didication, to the churches the kids now belong to now...they have a pink or blue binder and sweet pictures...veggie tales are a biggie, too, at 7...
sjerin
13 years ago
Susan, I LOVED those books! Read them over and over.

Communion suggestions

Comments (18)

susanjf_gw

pam_25f

Related Discussions

ellendi

marie_ndcal

sjerin

juellie1962

hounds_x_two

joyfulguy

debo_2006
Original Author

coffeemom

londondi

Fun2BHere

jel48

jel48

jel48

Fun2BHere

susanjf_gw

sjerin

COMPANY

BUSINESS SERVICES

GET HELP

CONNECT WITH US

Communion suggestions

Comments (18)

Related Discussions

debo_2006Original Author

COMPANY

BUSINESS SERVICES

GET HELP

CONNECT WITH US

debo_2006
Original Author