A first holy communion is a religious ceremony that signifies the sacrifices made by Jesus Christ. Not many of us may know the importance of this occasion, but it is mandatory that every Christian goes through this ceremony at the age of seven. This ceremony is usually preceded by baptism done by the priest signifying spiritual cleansing.

When parents come home after the church services, it is a tradition to throw a small party for their child. Since the first Holy Communion is conducted when the child is young the theme for the party should combine elements for both the adults and the kids. There are plenty of party ideas that can be taken from the online first communion party supplies stores, especially if you have no idea how to go about organizing such event.

Firstly you need to send out the invitations to the guests. You can either go in for formal invites inviting the guests to attend the celebration of your child's first Holy Communion, mentioning the date, time and venue. If you like being creative, you can make the cards decorative by adding ribbons or a photograph of your child in the front of the first communion invitations.

Thinking of what theme to set for the first communion party? If your child is a little older, then they may like Sesame Street themes that have Elmo, Big Bird, Cookie Monster and other characters in it. Girl will definitely like some Princess themes like Cinderella, Snow White whereas the boys will like anything that has cars tractors, or any farm activities in it. Everyday new and creative themes are added to the online first communion party supplies stores and you can pick up new themes from here.

A brunch is a great way to sate the appetites of the guests. You not only get to choose from a variety of food items but also can have your fill. Usually the first Holy Communion services are performed in the morning or during the services of the church. By the time it gets over, people are too tired to go in for heavy lunches. The cake for your child's first communion can be baked or ordered based on the theme of the party.

Kids and adults both love to get first communion favors, that can further be divide into gifts for adults and kids. Depending on the theme that you have set for the party, favors can be given out to the kids. You might even include a few treats for the kids to enjoy. Adults can be given candles, small religious themed bookmarks and other items.

To make it more special for your child, you can also gift them special first communion medals that are available in many of the online stores. Children love to feel special and by presenting such wonderful mementos, you will really make their day. These medals are also available in gold and silver with a picture of the Christ embedded in them.

By following the above guidelines and tips, your first Holy Communion party is sure to become a hit amongst both the adults and the kids. Little girls along with their white gowns can be adorned with their first communion jewelery, making them look like little angels. You can even take the help of your elders or friends who have experience on how to go about organizing such events, so as not to miss out on important aspects of this special occasion.