Unique First Communion Gift Ideas

[catholic_gal]

Hi Everyone!

So my niece/God daughter is receiving her First Communion the end of April (I think, better verify). I’m trying to find a **unique ** gift idea. Not a Rosary (she already has one) Crucifix (already has one) or wall plaque (boring). I want something that will commemorate the event, and that she won’t lose/destroy by the time she’s a teenager.

I’m leaning towards an engraved necklace of sorts, but wanted to pick your brains to see if there’s any other ideas even MORE different? I’m all ears, thanks!

Tara

 

[Magdalen2013]

She might like one of these to carry with her and pray with:

www.palmcrossesbyron.com

They can be personalized, I have one with the date of my reception into the Church engraved on the back.

 

[1ke]

James Avery jewelry.

 

[SecretGarden]

How about a Catholic teen bible? I’ve purchased this one for several teens and it has been great. You could also purchase a bible cover for it to make it more complete.

amazon.ca/Prove-Catholic-Teen-Bible-NABRE-Welborn/dp/159276195X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1459455363&sr=8-1&keywords=catholic+teen+bible

You could also purchase a butterfly pendant. Butterflies are very biblical.

amazon.ca/Sterling-Silver-Butterfly-Pendant-Necklace/dp/B01BXRQQX8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1459455739&sr=8-1&keywords=butterfly+pendant
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[Casilda]

I got a rosary, a missal and a scapular (+enrollment). Still have all three and my FHC was almost 50 years ago. They remind me I still belong to God, after all these years.

 

[tawny]

How about a Crucifix or Miraculous Medal to wear around her neck.

 

[Kurisu35712]

Pardon Crucifix? Miraculous Medal?

I got a really nice… I think onyx and pewter rosary with a pewter box from my great grandmother and a bunch of Saint medals from family. I can’t remember what else I got. Cards for sure.

A nice rosary ring might also be a nice gift. I wear mine every day.

That butterfly pendant SecretGarden linked is really beautiful! My sister would love something like that.

 

[EveningSkye111]

My favorite thing or any gift-giving now is trees! They can’t lose them and they are beneficial as all get out. At a donation of $1.00 per tree, how can you go wrong? Weddings, anniversaries, funerals, et cetera. Plus, you get a lovely certificate that you can print and give, or Arbor Day will send for you. Win-win.

arborday.org

 

[mikeghiorso]

I tend to give them medals for whichever Saint they are named after

 

[pianistclare]

I tend to give them medals for whichever Saint they are named after

This^^^.
Lasts a lifetime.

 

[mrs_katekista]

How about requesting a papal blessing certificate? You can get a nice frame the craft store and put it in there.

vatican.va/roman_curia/institutions_connected/elem_apost/documents/rc_elemosineria_doc_20130218_benedizioni_en.html

Hope this helps!