• Recognize a First Communion with an appropriate gift.Digital Vision/Photodisc/Getty Images
  
  One of the religious rites of passage and primary sacraments in the Catholic Church is the First Communion ceremony. The age in which a child experiences their First Communion is generally celebrated once the child reaches second grade. Honoring a child that is celebrating their First Holy Communion can be done by giving a gift that is symbolic of the special day.
  
  

Personalized Bible

• Based on the religious significance of First Communion, giving a Bible to the child is an appropriate gift. To make this type of gift even more special, have the Bible engraved with the child's name and the date of the First Communion. Have the Bible engraved in gold or silver on the front cover so that the child feels special and recognized each time they see the gift. On the inside front or back cover, have a special note or quotation engraved along with your name, so that you can be remembered for the gift in the years to come. The Bible should be Catholic-approved such as the New American Standard Bible, the Douay-Rheims version or the New American Standard Bible St. Joseph's Edition.
  
  

Rosary

• The rosary is a powerful religious symbol that is used for praying and reflection, and it makes an ideal First Communion gift. Choose a rosary that features beads in the child's favorite colors. Present the gift in a box suitable for storing the special gift and enclose a note or letter to the child explaining the significance of the beads and a guide to praying the rosary. A book about the Virgin Mary and her significance to the Catholic Church would also make a special touch for such a gift.
  
  

Cross Necklace, Scapular, Medal or Crucifix

• Wearing a scapular, a medal or a cross necklace is something that many children do well before they experience their First Communion. You can give a special cross necklace, crucifix or medal as a First Communion gift. For girls, choose a cross with details such as diamond accents made of a precious metal such as 14K gold or platinum. For boys, select a crucifix or their patron saint's medal.
  
  

First Communion Outfit

• First Communion is celebrated by family and friends, and one of its most important aspects is the way in which the child dresses. Opt to buy the child's outfit for the special day. For boys, well-fitted suits with white or light-colored collared shirts, ties and dress shoes are all required for the event. Girls should wear a white dress that is suitable for the occasion along with a white veil and white gloves.