First Communion

[skymama 37]

We received an invitation for my husband's Goddaughter's First Communion. We can't attend the event, but thought we should mark the occasion somehow.

Is this a gift-worthy event? If so, anyone have any suggestions for something appropriate?

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because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon

[Conundrum 1]

I don't think it's gift worthy. A nice congratulatory card would be fine.

[lisamariewillbe 1]

Yes , a gift would be traditional, as far as appropriate gift ideas, http://churchsupplier.com/shopsite_sc/store/html/communion.html

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[Muenkel 0]

Particularly because it is your husband's Goddaughter, it is definitely gift worthy. First Communion is a very special event for a Catholic. You don't necessarily have to give a religious article though.

BTW, my Goddaughter is receiving her First Communion this weekend.

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Chris

[Snowwhite 0]

First Communion in the Catholic Church BIG DEAL!!
Gift worthy, yes, and DEFINITELY religious gift.
The reason for this is because you are the God Parent and have taken a vow to help raise the kid in the eyes of God, and the ways of the RC Church.
Most given gifts:
Rosary,
White Bible
Religious Jewelery

Believe it or not there are also some good CD's of music that kids relate to out there

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[irisheyes 0]

This is a big event in her life and definitely gift worthy.

As someone else said, it is not necessary to give a religious gift at all. In Ireland, we generally give a monetary gift. Then the kids get to go shopping at a later date and pick out what they'd like. 25 years ago I bought a stuffed bunny for myself and a stuffed lamb for my sister (she was three)...she still
has her lamb!
Hope she has a great day!!

[ACMESkydiver 0]

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First Communion in the Catholic Church BIG DEAL!!
Gift worthy, yes, and DEFINITELY religious gift.
The reason for this is because you are the God Parent and have taken a vow to help raise the kid in the eyes of God, and the ways of the RC Church.
Most given gifts:
Rosary,
White Bible
Religious Jewelery

Believe it or not there are also some good CD's of music that kids relate to out there

What she said.

For a girl, I have gotten a pretty rosary...a little doll of a girl in a First Communion Gown that winds up and plays music...a small gold necklace with a gold filled cross (those are not actually terribly expensive -that we gave to our daughter)...a statue of a cross with a prayer on it. Many Christian stores carry Catholic gifts.

If your hubby is the Godfather, that is a BIG huge deal. In the Catholic church, you are entrusting your child to this person for religious guidance for life. In our family, should the parents pass away, the Godparents would be first in line to raise the children legally as well as spiritually.

Oh and just an FYI -if this is east coast & the lil' baby girl happens to be Italian or Mexican, it is a BIG, HUGE, INCREDIBLY elaborate event. Italians and Mexicans take First Communion very seriously; many have parties as big as weddings. At least, they did in the past. This may have changed.

Apologies if that's too much info. I was just trying to impress the incredibly big day that is, and yes a nice gift is appropriate. Very kind of you to ask for her.

~Jaye
Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action.

[skymama 37]

Well, I thought that since he's the Godfather, although not Catholic, that something needed to be done. I'll try to get him to call the parents and see if anyone else has mentioned getting anything special for her so we don't get the same thing. These hints are great, I'll try to find a religious bookstore in our area and find something.

She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man,
because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon

[rynodigsmusic 0]

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We received an invitation for my husband's Goddaughter's First Communion. We can't attend the event, but thought we should mark the occasion somehow.

Is this a gift-worthy event? If so, anyone have any suggestions for something appropriate?

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[Nightingale 0]

For my first communion, I got about fifteen rosaries, ten bibles and more gold cross necklaces than I could wear in a lifetime. My favorite gift was the $20 my uncle/godfather slipped me under the table (He gave me a rose petal rosary and a savings bond too). I still have the rosary.

[rynodigsmusic 0]

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For my first communion, I got about fifteen rosaries, ten bibles and more gold cross necklaces than I could wear in a lifetime. My favorite gift was the $20 my uncle/godfather slipped me under the table (He gave me a rose petal rosary and a savings bond too). I still have the rosary.

Sorry, but that is just beautiful.

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[Muenkel 0]

Welcome back to Bonfire. A few minutes ago I saw that this thread was moved to SC. I couldn't figure out why. It's not a debate about religion, just a simple question asked by a moderator no less.

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Chris

[sangiro 26]

I moved this back to BF. There's no reason to move this thread around as long as it remains to be a discussion about a GIFT. If you try to change this to a religious discussion your posts will simply be removed. You're welcome to go start a topic discussing your religious opinions about First Communion in Speakers Corner.

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[Squeak 17]

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I moved this back to BF. There's no reason to move this thread around as long as it remains to be a discussion about a GIFT. If you try to change this to a religious discussion your posts will simply be removed. You're welcome to go start a topic discussing your religious opinions about First Communion in Speakers Corner.

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[floridadiver81 0]

When I received my first communion...being raised in a religious family...it was a big deal. I remember gett gifts like statues, crusfix's, and I got over 500 dollars in cash and checks which I used to buy my own school clothes that year.

Like others have said..depending on the family background will depend on the gifts received by the person.

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[kbordson 8]

Different is sometimes nicer

Square Connemara Marble Rosary

or - as mentioned above, she is going to get a few rosaries so maybe

Rosary Holder

or something more personal

Photo Frame - and put his picture in the GodFather position

[LisaM 0]

I got small gifts for mine. I remember getting my first alarm clock that day.

~ Lisa
~ Do you Rigminder?

[skymama 37]

It's starting to sound like the non-traditional gifts are the ones that are more memorable. But, I still feel like a religious gift should be bought since he is the Godfather. I'm running everything by him to see what he wants to do, I've only met the girl once so this really is his decision. Of course, I'll be the one buying, wrapping and shipping it though, or it will never get done!

She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man,
because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon

[LisaM 0]

I haven't read the other replies, but how about a bible with her name engraved on it? I did that for my son years ago (apparently 2003 as he wrote in there) and he loves it.

~ Lisa
~ Do you Rigminder?

[ACMESkydiver 0]

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I haven't read the other replies, but how about a bible with her name engraved on it? I did that for my son years ago (apparently 2003 as he wrote in there) and he loves it.

Funny you should mention that; I just saw my sister-in-law's on their bedstand yesterday. It reads 'Michele Margaret' in gold letters on the front, and I thought it looked really cool.
Somebody mentioned marble statues...there are some gorgeous marble crosses in christian gift shops. A rosary holder might be a good thing, too...as it can hold a rosary and other little things.

If I was made of money and I had another 1st Communion coming up, I'd buy a framed print that they sell in some of the shops. Many of them have really cool inspirational phrases on them with nature backgrounds or paintings. -The big ones are pieces of art that you'd be looking at spending $100-$500 on, but maybe you can find a small framed inspirational picture?

Anyhow, I'm liking the less-than-traditional stuff in this thread now. It didn't occur to me, but yes little girls will get a lot of duplicate gifts...but if she's like my daughter, many rosaries are fun because she'll likely not get 2 that are alike. You might even seek out a rosary that is made of painted beads or seeds or something other than the typical off-the-shelf plastic beads.

~Jaye
Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action.