In a Catholic child’s life, First Communion is a really inspiring day. The church ritual and the family celebration are a great time to offer a meaningful gift to the young boy or girl commemorating this spiritual occasion.
If you’re not as familiar with Catholic tradition or just don’t know what to give this deserving child, look no further. We’ve got the best First Communion gifts around, from the traditional and unique to the non-religious, so you can help inspire them on this unforgettable day.
40 Unique First Communion Gift Ideas
Commemorate a child’s spiritual path right with these 40 awesome First Communion gifts below.
First Communion Music Box
Give a keepsake to a young boy or girl celebrating their First Communion that will evoke powerful memories of the special day. This musical jewelry box plays “Ave Maria” and can be customized with a photograph to boot. Every time she opens the box to retrieve a piece of jewelry, she will be reminded of the gravity and joy of her First Communion.
Engraved Compass
When a boy opens up a First Communion gift and finds a handsome compass customized with verse, he will not only be pleasantly surprised at this unique gift but also excited. The brass compass comes with a leather case, combines the theme of adventure with spiritual guidance, and will become a cool addition to any boys’ collection.
Silver Cross Charm Bracelet
Walking down the church aisle during a First Communion is made even more remarkable when a charm bracelet finishes off a communion day look. This charm bracelet features a silver pewter cross on a rope bracelet that fits neatly under a dress shirt cuff and acts as a potent reminder of faith for a communion ceremony.
First Communion Wooden Cross
A holding cross is a part of First Communion etiquette, but few holding crosses come close to the singular beauty of this wooden cross. Made from the olive trees of Bethlehem, the cross is usually held in the palm of the hand during the ceremony or during any instance of prayer. When you offer such an innately spiritual gift to a child, they will remember the gravity of it for a long time.
Charm Bracelet
A pretty charm bracelet like this one is so much fun for any little girl to wear on her First Communion day. The charms are all reminders of her faith and the bracelet is sure to become a sweet addition to her communion attire. As she gets older, she can even add the outgrown charms to a piece of adult jewelry that stays with her.
First Communion Picture Frame
A wonderful way to mark a child’s First Communion milestone is with a personalized picture frame. This frame features a cross design and can come alive with whatever image of your young parishioner from the communion day. You can make sure the photo frame becomes part of a larger collection of memories from the most important dates in a child’s life.
All Things Are Possible Necklace
This beautifully distinctive necklace that celebrates faith can become an integral piece in a little girl’s jewelry collection. The message reads “With God, All Things Are Possible” and includes a cross image. The classic design and spiritual message will make her feel like her First Communion day has transformed her one step closer to being a young woman.
Boys Formal White Suit
A young boy will always remember his First Communion suit and will be even more excited for the ceremony when you get him this formal white suit. The four-piece suit comes with pants, a shirt, a tie, and a vest. The striking white suit will turn your little guy into the cutest version of an angel around.
My First Communion Gift Set
When the little girl you know finds out she is receiving a gift set for her First Communion, she won’t believe the unique items she’s got in her hands. The gift set includes a rosary, a commemorative First Communion book, and more. Also included is an adorable communion purse, which makes a great accessory for her white dress.
Godparents Glass Cross
First Communion gifts from godparents always try to be particularly memorable, and this beautiful glass cross works wonders as a thoughtful keepsake. The cross can be used as a display piece or hung up at home in a child’s window. The artful mosaic design will inspire faith and create a meaningful gift from their godparents on their First Communion.
Personalized Teddy Bear
A soft, joyful reminder of a special event, this personalized teddy bear carries with it blessings for the little boy or girl that is celebrating their First Communion. He is a great reminder that, even though the Catholic sacrament of communion is an important time for a child, they are still a child and every child needs a cute teddy bear to spend time with.
Rosary Gift Set With Case
This extra-special rosary set is made for girls to use and enjoy. The dainty, pink rosary includes little roses as beads, making this rosary set very feminine and ideal for little girls’ hands. They will love saying their prayers with their very own rosary and placing it in the metal case featuring a little girl receiving her communion. The set is a true keepsake for little girls at this turning point in their spiritual lives.
Bread Of Life Girls Gift Set
This First Communion gift set has it all, from rosary beads and a mass book with extra prayers and Stations of the Cross, to a candle and a bookmark. The set is a one-stop-shop for all things First Communion and will keep the little parishioner busy with reading, having fun with their prayers, and celebrating the rituals around this holy sacrament.
Praying Hands Snow Globe
This musical snow globe is a truly exquisite keepsake for a child’s First Communion. If you find yourself a godparent or family friend who wants to give a child something that will reflect the magic of the day, this snow globe features a delicate design of hands praying over a book, a poem, and a personalized plaque to let the child know that this keepsake is for them alone.
First Communion Cake Kit
This cake kit will turn a regular First Communion family gathering into a professional party. The cake kit includes realistic imagery of the communion wafer, a chalice, a rosary, a bible, and a dove, which can be arranged in whatever design is preferred. You can improve the odds that the child’s parents will have a hit with any flavor of communion cakes and help all the kids around to enjoy the party even more.
Keepsake Book
This keepsake log is a wonderful way to keep all the memories of a First Communion alive and well. The pages can be used as a guest and gift log, but also as a place for guests to write messages of congratulations. There are even pages perfect for adding photos of the day. Between all the ways to remember the special event, this book may end up being the most cherished and personal of all.
Cross Pendant Necklace
When you’re the cool aunt of a child about to receive First Communion, you want to get them something that captures the spirit of the day, but in a distinctive way. This cross pendant necklace is a piece of jewelry that celebrates the tenets of the Catholic rite with images of St. Joseph, St. Christopher, Miraculous Medal, and Sacred Heart, but in a quirky, mesmerizing design that will impress any child on their big day.
Ballerina Flat Shoes
These adorable ballerina shoes are the ultimate in adding a little glitz to a girl’s outfit for her First Communion ceremony. The white shoes will match her dress and the pearl and sparkly decoration will make her feel like a little princess. You can be the relative that adds a little lighthearted shine to a very momentous day in a little girl’s life.
Pearl Stud Earrings Set
Giving the gift of pearl earrings is an appropriate piece of jewelry to give to a little girl for her First Communion while being non-religious at the same time. This set of three differently sized freshwater pearl earrings will suit any of her moods and work with her as she grows. She can wear them on her First Communion, during a church service, or for any future formal gathering or event.
Miraculous Medal Pendant
Sometimes, the most traditional souvenir from a First Communion is the best one to offer. This Miraculous Medal pendant is well constructed and made with vibrant colors that will stay fresh for a long time. The feeling of official protection that a child will receive from the wearing of this pendant is the whole reason to give them a keepsake for this vital ceremony.
Boys First Communion Gift Set
This gift set can prove to be a powerful tool for a boy marking his First Communion. The set includes a prayer book, pin, and rosary and comes in a handsome black folder. The reminders of his faith are well organized and a thoughtful gift from a godmother to a godson to celebrate this Catholic rite.
First Catholic Prayer Journal
Taking part in their faith is what First Communion is all about, which is why this first Catholic prayer journal is a fun way for a child to learn their prayers, have a guide to their faith, and have fun with coloring and activities. The book has a good deed tracker, which is a marvelous way for children to understand what it means to be a good person through the tradition of their religion.
Baseball Cross Necklace
This unusual necklace will impress any young parishioner when he receives his First Communion with its combination of faith and baseball. The sleek design includes a cross and baseball and will help a young man understand that the religious tradition of his life can intersect with all of his favorite baseball things too.
Sacraments Keepsake Box
Once the family members have come and gone on the day of a young person’s First Communion, they will be left with the problem of where to keep all these keepsakes, religious items, and mementos. This sacraments keepsake box is the perfect place to keep them all in order and has a handmade feel to the design, making it an ideal container for all things sacred and dear to them as they grow up.
Irish Rosary Gift Set
Irish families with kids receiving their First Communion will love the Irish themes of this rosary gift set. The golden rosary container features a Celtic cross surrounded by the sparkles of emerald green. Inside the case is an equally impressive green beaded rosary with a Celtic cross and Claddagh centerpiece. Honor both the Irish and Catholic traditions with this beautiful set.
Talking Rosary
This talking rosary is a wonderful way for children to learn the words to Catholic prayers and will prepare them for First Communion and other sacraments that will come their way in time. The settings allow them to follow along with the recorded voice or say prayers in communion with the voice, each taking a turn. There is even a vibrating feature to help their minds not wander off too much as they learn.
Book Of Saints Gift Set
This gift set of 12 picture books will keep any child engaged and entertained while in learning mode about the Catholic tradition of the saints. The stories are geared towards children in grades 3-4, so the set will be ideal for learning from the time of a child’s First Communion onwards. The pictures also serve to help kids connect visually to the story traditions and stay involved in their faith through reading.
Pearl First Communion Cross Necklace
A traditional pearl given to a little girl from a godmother or mother on her First Communion is a symbol that will be with her for her entire childhood. The necklace’s pretty design includes both a sterling silver cross and the pearl and an inspiring message of blessings for any little girl during such a powerful moment in her religious life.
A Catholic ABC Book
This book, which helpfully and joyfully instructs in the ABCs of Catholic life, will assist any child around the event of their First Communion in better understanding the tenets of their faith. The book can be of service to any young Catholic by way of artfully written text and warm, inviting illustrations. The gift will be hours of fun and capture the spiritual imagination of children everywhere.
Natural Wood Keepsake Box
This handsome wooden keepsake box is the kind of gift idea that works not only on the day of the First Communion but moving forward in a child’s religious life onto their First Confirmation and beyond. The classically constructed wooden box is the ultimate sacred place to keep religious mementos, jewelry, and curios and will look extra-special amongst a young boy or girls’ bedroom decor.
Miraculous Medal Stone Rosary Bracelet
When you want to give a unique piece of jewelry to the young girl in your family for her First Communion but want the piece to also reflect the milestone in her faith, this rosary bracelet will not let you down. The striking turquoise-blue beads, mother-of-pearl accents, and miraculous medal centerpiece will both speak to her Catholic upbringing and yet stand out among other religious jewelry that she may receive that day.
Wooden Prayer Cube
A thoughtful addition to a young man’s prayers, this wooden prayer cube will appeal to a boy’s sensibility and fit into his bedroom full of sports memorabilia. At the same time, the gift will remind him of his most important prayers throughout the day, with six prayers on every side of the cube. He will enjoy the fun or learning and have this keepsake all to himself.
Holy Communion Girls T-Shirt
A great way to keep their faith close to their heart and infuse some fun into First Communion gift ideas is to give this girls’ t-shirt which promotes the most central part of any religious faith‒love. The colorful design centers around the ritual of the Eucharist, which is really what receiving their First Communion is all about. They will be reminded of the important things even when not in church.
Choices And Change Gift Set
This sweet gift set is meant for a child to enjoy the night before their First Communion when they are filled with questions and perhaps some nerves about the big ceremony to come. The set includes “The Night Before My First Communion” book to help with their jitters, a colorful wooden rosary, and a lovable teddy bear as a cuddly friend in their journey.
Personalized Keepsake Box
A personalized memento of a First Communion means so much when a child’s name and communion date are forever etched on the gift. This attractive keepsake box is the sort of gift from close family or godparents that a child will treasure for a number of years. The wooden box will hold any number of religious items, jewelry, rosaries, and anything dear to them.
First Communion Rosary
The ultimate rosary will let a child on their First Communion know that their faith is equally as powerful and beautiful as the iconic rosary is in the Catholic tradition. This rosary is a vibrant purple and a wonderfully shiny piece for a child’s collection. The precious little box with a mirror will only add to the shine of this special item for any child experiencing a great turning point in their life.
Cathedral Art Metal Bookmark
This beautiful metal bookmark will help her read her bible verse, learn her prayers, and understand the deeper meanings of the Catholic tradition in which she has just been celebrated on her First Communion day. The bookmark is more than just its function since it contains a touching blessing crafted for a girl on her First Communion and will remain by her side throughout her spiritual education.
Girl Saints Book
This vibrantly illustrated book of saints aimed towards girls will inspire their imagination as they move deeper into the Catholic tradition after their First Communion. The biographies and stories of these saints center around the artwork, which will bring any girl further into the enriching world of symbols and Catholic art.
Guardian Angel Gift
Every child needs a guardian angel to help them as they move through childhood. Once they pass through their First Holy Communion, they may need this guardian angel, which is hand blown and includes a special message of celebration for a child on their First Communion. The angel is a tiny but potent reminder of the spiritual helpers in any child’s life.
First Communion Wall Cross
This attractive wall cross will become a touchstone of Catholic tradition for any child who enjoys keeping their faith close to them at home. The gold and silver craftsmanship commemorates their First Communion and many become a keepsake that they pass onto their child one day on their big communion day.