6 Inspiring Gift Ideas For Girls and Their First Communion

A girl's first communion is a special event that all families would do well to commemorate and honor. It is an important part of growing up and just as important - if not more - than a sweet 16 party. As such, many parents want to mark the passing of this event in a meaningful way but find it hard to figure out precisely what to give their young girls. The same goes for relatives and friends, who are typically invited to the first communion - they're constantly at a loss for what to get but can't bear the thought of coming to any festivities afterward empty-handed. 

The following article will take some guesswork from buying presents for the first communion and act as a helpful primer for other gifts you can purchase to mark other major events in a girl's life. The one rule of thumb is to make sure that the present is a keepsake, which they will appreciate for years to come.

Personalized Jewelry Box

If the young girl in your life is already showing signs of being ultra-girly and loves playing with jewelry she finds on her mom's vanity, then a personalized jewelry box may be the perfect present. There are many kinds you can look into - there are beautifully burnished cherry wood jewelry boxes or glass ones with art nouveau metal accents you can buy.  

Choose the style that best suits your girl, and personalize it with her name and the date of the special day. She can use the box to stow away precious trinkets she collects, especially the rosaries she's bound to receive for her first communion. This is a unique gift that she will use for years to come.  

Picture Snow Globe

Everyone loves a pretty snow globe, including kids. And not the chintzy kind you buy at a touristy store at Niagara Falls. If you're thinking of a good gift for a first communion, then consider a personalized picture snow globe; it will be a cherished keepsake for decades. Of course, vendors will have different ideas for you to choose from, but one of the most popular styles would feature a photo of your daughter receiving her first communion within the snow globe.

You can also have the base inscribed with the special date and any additional notes of love and encouragement you would like to include. A snow globe is definitely a memorable present she will be completely entranced by.  

Charm Bracelet

Charm bracelets are always crowd-pleasers, especially because you can continue to customize them and buy other charms to replace older ones over time. Also, most girls love charm bracelets because they engage the more fun, whimsical parts of their personalities. You can purchase a bracelet full of little charms representing different aspects of the Christian faith, such as a cross, a tiny bible, an angel, etc.  

Depending on the budget, you can also choose to have the bracelet in any metal you choose - sterling silver, gold, gold plated, etc. And, of course, you can add more charms later on, so the girl can go on a shopping trip with you and further customize the present according to her tastes. As she gets older, she may add an extension so that she can continue to wear the bracelet, holding onto it for the rest of her life.

Musical Figurine

You can get a musical figurine in the shape of a little girl receiving her first communion for an extra imaginative and unique present she's bound never to forget. There are many different kinds of options for you to choose from, and you can have the figure tailored to match the girl's physical attributes in terms of hair and eye color, and so on. Some figurines are made in the same stylistic vein as the Precious Moments trinkets of yore, and others bear a more contemporary look. 

Likewise, you can find a figurine that will play different bits of music, both religious and not. Some of the more popular ones made for this occasion include hymns like "The Lord's Prayer," which is an excellent way to commemorate this special time. You can buy some premade figurines for this purpose and other stores that will help you add something extra like hand-painted details or an engraved inscription in the girl's name.  

Silver Plated Bookmark

Another fun way to commemorate the occasion - one that may not break the bank and is super thoughtful - is having a silver-plated, personalized bookmark made in the young girl's honor. She can use the bookmark to keep track of her bible studying and any other book she loves to read. Depending on your budget, some vendors can help you spring for different kinds of metals, but perhaps the sturdiest is a brass bookmark dipped in an overlay of sterling silver. 

You can also have a bible verse engraved into the bookmark, her name and the date of her first communion, or any other details that feel meaningful to you. Perhaps an inspirational quote or a line from her favorite book will be a meaningful gesture. Add a threaded tassel for a decorative design, preferably in her favorite color.  

Commemorative Rosary

Last but not least, getting a special rosary is an excellent way to pay tribute to this special day in her life. It's also the best present you can give to someone about to receive their first communion. There are many kinds available, from ones made of colored glass to those using semi-precious stones, with a crucifix made in the same material. You can also ask to have it blessed upon ordering and give it to the girl knowing that it offers her protection.  

You can get many kinds of gifts these days for a young girl who is about to celebrate her first communion. The market may be a bit too overwhelmed with different options. However, with the help of this list offering other creative ideas, you're bound to find the perfect present for your beloved child.