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First Communion is a rite of passage in the Catholic Church, the Lutheran Church, and some segments of the Anglican Church. It is usually received around the age of 7 or 8, but may happen later, and it marks a new level of spiritual understanding and participation for the child.<\/p>\n

First Communion is cause for celebration, just like all important childhood milestones. Parents typically host a party after the religious service to mark the occasion with loved ones, and communion invites are often kept for years to serve as a memento of the big day.<\/p>\n

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Who to invite to your child\u2019s First Communion<\/h3>\n

There are two events that are part of most First Communion celebrations: the actual religious ceremony, and the party afterwards. Consider who you want present at each part of the day.<\/p>\n

Usually people are encouraged by the church to invite extended family and other important people in their child\u2019s life to their First Communion. That said, it\u2019s a good idea to consider carefully who you invite and how many people to invite. Typically there are a number of children all taking First Communion on the same day, so there may not be room for everyone to have a lot of guests. Know your church and the situation, and decide accordingly. Feel free to ask your priest or other church leaders if you don\u2019t know. Once you know how many people to invite, be sure to invite people who will be respectful in a religious setting and make sure your friends know they don\u2019t have to come along if they\u2019re uncomfortable.<\/p>\n

The party after the church service celebrating your child\u2019s First Communion can be whatever you want it to be. You can invite all your family and friends and make it a giant celebration of the child, or you can keep it to fellow Catholics who understand its religious significance. You might decide to keep it small and have a family dinner. Make it what you want it to be.<\/p>\n

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When to send out your First Communion invitations<\/h3>\n

It\u2019s best to send your communion invitations out 4-6 weeks before the big day: close enough that people don\u2019t put it out of their mind and forget about it, but with enough notice to ensure they are able to attend. Special guests or anyone who will be travelling will appreciate extra notice, if that is possible. A simple phone call or email will be fine for this first information. Children normally attend classes for months beforehand to receive the religious instruction they need in preparation for communion, so you should know the date well ahead of time.<\/p>\n

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Wording your First Communion invitations:<\/h3>\n