First Communion is a celebration of the first time a child receives Holy Communion. Holy Communion is one of the seven Sacraments of the Roman Catholic Church. The First Holy Communion Sacrament is usually scheduled for children 7 or 8 years old, when the child is old enough to seek and understand what Holy Communion represents. Months, somes years weeks of study and preparation lead up to the big event. Children must know what they are undertaking before they can receive their First Communion. Children usually wear nice, fancy dresses and suits for the occasion.

A First Holy Communion is not to be taken lightly. It is the first time that a child receives the Holy Host, or Eucharist. Reception of the Eucharist is a large part of being Catholic. First Holy Communion is an event that is usually celebrated with family and friends, for it enables the child to become more a part of the church service. Children not old enough to receive Holy Communion must wait in the pew of the church while others that have received their First Communion proceed to the front of the church to receive Holy Communion at a Catholic Mass.

Is your child, or is someone in your family celebrating a First Communion?

Poly Graphics has a nice selection of First Communion Invitations at great prices.

First Communion celebration invitation designs available from Poly Graphics include The Cross, a Chalice, Stained Glass Windows, A Watermark Cross (with text on top), a Bible, Grapes, Shamrocks for an Irish First Communion, The Holy Host (Eucharist), a Rosary, Breaking of the Bread, and flowers and butterflies. Does one of these designs fit your celebration plans?  If not, suggest a new one and we’ll do our best to design something for you.

I hope you learned something about First Communions.

Thanks for reading,

P.S. If you see an invitation at Poly Graphics that you like, but want to change colors, we can do that!  When ordering, write in your desired changes in the Special Instructions part of the order form.

A First Holy Communion is an important part of a child’s life – for the first time they can acknowledge God’s work in their life, embrace their faith, and fully participate in the Catholic Mass. It is a joyous occasion and one that should be celebrated with family and friends.

What better way to celebrate than to plan a party after your child’s First Holy Communion Service?

Make sure you start your celebration with a great invitation. At least 3 weeks before your First Communion (or longer if you have family traveling long distances), send out your First Holy Communion Invitations.

Don’t forget to include the 4  W’s and response information on your invitation:

• Who (your child or children)
• What (First Communion)
• When (date and time)
• Where (location of church, and location of party afterwards)
• RSVP (your phone number and/or email address that your guests will use to say they are coming to your celebration)

Enjoy planning your meal, and remember to have Uncle Mike’s favorite beverage available!

P.S. These First Holy Communion Invitations and many more are available at PolyGraphics.com

P.S.S. Matching thank you notes are available for all the 1st Holy Communion Invitations at Poly Graphics.