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Gift for First Holy Communion ??

P: 3/29/2008 10:31:50 PM
bebe Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,994 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 11/20/2007	One of my husbands friend/employee's daughter is receiving Sacrament of First Holy Communion. We are expected to attend the church, then a reception in their home. I know nothing about this - do I take a gift? If so, what type? We haven't seen the daughter in a few years, she might be around 10, but not sure. I feel so silly not knowing about this, but if anyone can help me out, I'd appreciate it!
Posted: 3/29/2008 10:31:50 PM

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P: 3/29/2008 11:13:07 PM
scarleta Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,545 Last Post: 9/20/2009 Member Since: 2/25/2006	Gift is appropriate for this occasion.You can get something religious like a figurine or a praying book.You could also buy a watch does not have to be expensive.Its a memorable occasion so a gift will be remembered.
Posted: 3/29/2008 11:13:07 PM

P: 3/29/2008 11:16:21 PM
Skippy123 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 19,823 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 11/24/2006	This thread may be helpful; same topic http://www.pricescope.com/idealbb/view.asp?topicID=61908 Skippy "The only things that stand between a person and what they want in life are the will to try it, and the faith to believe it's possible" Rich Devos
Posted: 3/29/2008 11:16:21 PM

P: 3/30/2008 12:03:07 AM
bebe Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,994 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 11/20/2007	thanks guys!! I went back and read that older thread. If I don't come up with a better idea, I think I like the charm bracelet idea. I think I have seen adjustable charm bracelets at James Avery Jewelry. The last time I saw this little girl, she was a real tomboy! But I think maybe she has grown since then! MOney I'm not too sure about.
Posted: 3/30/2008 12:03:07 AM

P: 3/30/2008 12:39:35 AM
scarleta Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,545 Last Post: 9/20/2009 Member Since: 2/25/2006	She is a young girl so it should not be too costly ( you are not that close to her).Bracelet is a great idea.
Posted: 3/30/2008 12:39:35 AM

P: 3/30/2008 7:41:42 AM
DandiAndi Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,001 Last Post: 11/21/2009 Member Since: 1/9/2006	I don't know if she has her ears pierced, but when I made my communion my auntie gave me tiny gold cross shape stud earrings, which I still have and treasure. I wore them on the day and felt very special
Posted: 3/30/2008 7:41:42 AM

P: 3/30/2008 8:36:15 AM
justjulia Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,303 Last Post: 7/23/2009 Member Since: 4/4/2006	We have given earrings, too. Or a pendant might be safe if you don't know if her ears are pierced. "A thing of beauty is a joy forever." J Keats
Posted: 3/30/2008 8:36:15 AM

P: 3/30/2008 2:15:32 PM
*DiamondDana** Ideal Rock Total Posts: 6,168 Last Post: 11/20/2009 Member Since: 7/21/2006	When our best friends daughter had her first communion, we got her a sterling silver initial pendant that came in an engraved silver box. I wanted to stay away from getting her a cross because I figured that it would be a rather popular gift from others (and it was). She was 8 years old, btw. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ If you judge people, you have no time to love them ~Mother Teresa
Posted: 3/30/2008 2:15:32 PM

P: 3/30/2008 7:59:51 PM
Elmorton Ideal Rock Total Posts: 3,748 Last Post: 11/21/2009 Member Since: 7/6/2007	If you have a Berean or Family Christian Bookstore, there will be a pretty healthy "first communion" section. What about a picture frame with something engraved (like a bible verse or even very simply "first communion") so she can keep a picture from the day? When my godchild was baptized, I gave a "baptism" picture frame - I knew her other godparents would likely pick out bibles and crosses (which they did) and it was a little different.
Posted: 3/30/2008 7:59:51 PM

P: 3/30/2008 8:48:19 PM
bebe Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,994 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 11/20/2007	lots of great ideas, thanks for the help. I'm really clueless. The frames sounds nice, the pendant too, I also still like the bracelet with a single charm on it. And I will check out the local Berean store - forgot about that!
Posted: 3/30/2008 8:48:19 PM

P: 3/30/2008 9:18:05 PM
DivaDiamond007 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,207 Last Post: 11/19/2009 Member Since: 6/7/2007	I got money for mine. If you don't want to fork over cash a nice Rosary is a thoughtful gift as well. Most come with a Rosary prayer book with instructions too. Also, a leatherbound bible is a great keepsake for years to come - just check with her parents to see what version they use. Jess
Posted: 3/30/2008 9:18:05 PM

P: 3/31/2008 4:50:37 AM
bee* Ideal Rock Total Posts: 11,097 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 5/14/2006	Over here we all get money also.
Posted: 3/31/2008 4:50:37 AM

P: 3/31/2008 8:36:28 AM
Girlrocks Cut Rock Total Posts: 449 Last Post: 11/12/2009 Member Since: 7/19/2006	I would be wary of cash, First Holy Communion happens at the age of 7-8 (2nd grade). I have a BIG catholic family with several nieces/nephews each year having their first communion, and I always purchase from Personalcreations.com. They have a link right on the front page for First Communion, and most of the items can be engraved for the child. http://www.personalcreations.com/shop/thumbnail.asp?world_code=1&category_code=223&search_type=subcategory Girlrocks
Posted: 3/31/2008 8:36:28 AM

P: 3/31/2008 8:52:03 AM
CrookedRock Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,738 Last Post: 6/8/2009 Member Since: 5/8/2007	For my first communion I received a lot of cash. But my favorite thing was a tiffany's necklace from my aunt and uncle. Unfortunately we were robbed a few years back and I lost it, but I still think about it... http://www.tiffany.com/Shopping/Item.aspx?sku=GRP01378&mcat=148204&cid=287465&search_params=s+5-p+10-c+287465-r+101323338-x+-n+6-ri+-ni+0-t+ Just an option... Mine was a silver dove that resembled a cross, but they no longer make it... 10 yr old girls...hmmm I know that the Tiffany bracelets are extremely popular... http://www.tiffany.com/Shopping/Item.aspx?sku=23318741&mcat=148204&cid=287458&search_params=s+5-p+2-c+287458-r+101323338-x+-n+6-ri+-ni+0-t+ http://www.tiffany.com/Shopping/Item.aspx?sku=12607083&mcat=148204&cid=287458&search_params=s+5-p+5-c+287458-r+101323338-x+-n+6-ri+-ni+0-t+ Geesh! I should have asked the budget first! I have not looked at T&Co's silver jewelry prices in a long time. I remember when necklaces were under $100!!! What is goin on here? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Great minds discuss ideas, average minds discuss events, small minds discuss people. ~ Eleanor Roosevelt
Posted: 3/31/2008 8:52:03 AM

P: 3/31/2008 9:47:54 AM
Keepingthefaith21 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,300 Last Post: 11/9/2009 Member Since: 8/17/2007	I just bought a First Communion gift for my SO's neice. We got her a guardian angel pendant, a claddaugh bracelet and a celtic cross pendant. She's just starting to get into "big girl" things like jewlery and hair accessories so we wanted to encourage more adult style gifts. *The greatest pleasure in life is doing what people say you can not do.*
Posted: 3/31/2008 9:47:54 AM

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