Something that a lot of people decide are perfect First Communion gifts are First Communion rosary beads. This type of gift is very traditional and is generally given by members of the family, and they are a perfect way to celebrate the First Communion because they need to have their own rosary beads anyway.

You'll want to get together with those attending your party to decide who is going to give what, since other invitees may have the same idea to give 1st Communion rosary beads, as they are a very popular gift. You'll also need to choose whether or not to go with standard Catholic rosary beads, rosary necklaces or more detailed rosaries.

As First Communion gifts are concerned, this is a perfect way to express both your love for your child and your relationship and love for God, and to pass on those traditions by showing them your own First Holy Communion rosary beads and explaining what they are used for and how they have helped you in your life.

One thing that you'll likely want to figure out up front is exactly how much you want to spend on First Communion jewelry like rosary beads, or perhaps exactly what kind of rosary beads that you want to get and how fancy they should be. There are gold, silver and platinum rosary beads that will last your child a lifetime.

The purpose of the rosary is for prayers of intercession and meditation and the history dates back to as early as the 2nd century when it was decided by the Leity that the monks would need a set of prayer recitals that would allow them to pray and meditate about the life of Christ and The Holy Mother.

This is a perfect gift because it exemplifies the life of a Member of His Church and it is a great opportunity for you to allow your child to learn about the rosary and how to use it properly. It is a great beginning point for their faith and there is no better time than First Communion to give a rosary.

Something that is often done at First Communions is to get several people together to purchase expensive gifts such as high quality rosaries. If you are planning to get your child a gold or silver rosary then you may want to think about asking other members of your close family to pitch in, so that it will be affordable.

What you can do upon presenting your child with the rosary beads is to explain to them exactly what they mean and teach them how to pray the rosary if you haven't already. This way, the beads will have much more a significance than just a gift. Your child will love their own rosary no matter what kind you decide to get them.