Planning a Communion

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Ronkonkoma, New York, United States of America (Free-Press-Release.com) February 5, 2012 -- The First Holy Communion is an important ceremony in the Catholic Church. The ceremony
marks the point at which an individual can start to receive the Holy Eucharist. The ceremony
is also important because it is the second of the seven sacraments that Catholics receive during
the course of their religious lives. A communion party often follows the ceremony, held to
congratulate the boy or girl who receives the special sacrament. Here is a brief guide on how to
plan a communion party for your child.

Start with a list

The communion party will be one of the most memorable days in your child’s life and you
should therefore make sure that your child has the best party lined-up for the day. You can work
around your budget to come up with an idea of how to celebrate the special occasion. Most
communion parties are big ceremonies attended by the family and friends of the child who
receives their first communion.

The celebration can be a simple lunch party or a special intimate dinner attended by a few
friends and family members. If you choose to plan a huge party, consider hiring a catering hall

to accommodate the guests and give room for the special games lined-up for the day. Remember
that the communion party is a special day for your child and the guest list should include your
child’s friends. When planning the party, it is wise to find out from your parish if they will host
a communion breakfast for the occasion. If not, it would be a good idea to arrange for light
refreshments to start off the party.

Decide on the menu for the event, placing in mind the nature of the guests attending the event. It
would be easier to get the services of a caterer who can best come up with menu ideas to serve

both the children and adults attending the communion party.

Consider investing in special tableware for the communion party, to depict the special nature
of the day. There are several online sites which sell branded religious tableware and decorations
suitable for communion parties.

Get the services of a professional photographer to capture the special moments created on
camera.

Incorporate interesting activities to make the communion party memorable

The nature of a communion party requires the integration of interesting activities to keep the

children attending the party entertained. A ‘communion day hunt’ is one of the ideal activities
to incorporate into the party. Buy a few inspirational novelties and other religious-themed
keepsakes to use for the activity. Each child attending the party can be given the hunting list to
find the items, which they get to keep as party favors.

It is important to buy gifts for your child as congratulatory presents for receiving their first
communion. The guests attending the communion party should be asked to bring gifts, if
required. Religious themed gifts are often ideal for communion parties; cross pendants, rosaries

and prayer books are some of the popular gift choices for children who have received their First
Holy Communion.

Windows on the Lake have a team of professional planners and caterers who can help you plan
the best communion party for your child.


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