Communion Quiz Questions For The Party Afterwards

September 9, 2026

The service is short, the party afterwards is not. A ten-minute quiz between the buffet and the cake gives the day a shape and stops the children disappearing upstairs.

Pitch it so the child of the day can win a round. Mixed teams of one adult and two children work better than adults against kids.

Below: four rounds with answers, plus how to run it without a microphone or a projector.

Round one: the child of the day (ask the family first)

This gentle opening round is perfect for younger cousins and close friends who want to show how well they know the star of the show. Use it right at the start of your quiz to grab everyone's attention while they finish their lunch. A practical tip is to double-check the trickier answers with the parents beforehand so there are no disagreements on the day.

What is their full name, including middle names?
Which church were they baptised in?
Who are their godparents?
What did they choose to wear today?
How old were they at their christening?
What is their favourite meal?
Which school year are they in?
What did they say they were most nervous about today?
How many people came to their christening?
What will they spend their communion money on?

Round two: the church round, kids' level

This section suits school-aged children and classmates who have recently prepared for their own sacraments. It is best to run this early in the game whilst the details of the service are still fresh in everyone's minds. For a smooth game, make sure you hand out plenty of sharpened pencils to each table before you read the first question.

What is the bread called at Communion? (The host)
What colour is a priest's vestment at Easter? (White or gold)
What do you call the cup used at Communion? (Chalice)
How many candles are usually on the altar? (Two)
What is the book of readings called? (The lectionary)
What word do you say after 'The Body of Christ'? (Amen)
What is the first sacrament? (Baptism)
What comes after First Holy Communion? (Confirmation)
What is the priest's chair area called? (The sanctuary)
What day of the week is Mass usually on? (Sunday)

Round three: family round for the adults

This nostalgic round suits the older generation, from grandparents to godparents, who love sharing memories. It is ideal to use mid-quiz when the children might need a little help from the grown-ups to keep going. To keep things fair, ask one adult on each team to act as the official scribe so the youngest players can focus on guessing.

Which year did the grandparents marry?
Who in this room has been to the most christenings?
Whose christening photo is on the wall at Nan's?
Which relative travelled furthest today?
Who cried first at the service?
How many first cousins does the child have?
Which family member has the most middle names?
Who took the most photographs today - phones out, count them?
What was the traditional christening gift in this family?
Who is on cake duty?

Round four: the picture round

This highly visual round suits everyone from toddlers to great-grandparents, making it a wonderful way to involve guests of all ages. Use this final round to wrap up the quiz whilst everyone is seated and waiting for the cake to be cut. As a helpful tip, print these sheets in colour on thick paper so they can survive being passed around.

Baby photos of five adults in the room - name each one.
Five churches, including today's - which is which?
Close-ups of five things from the buffet table.
Five family christening photos across the decades, put in order.
Five cake photos - guess which one is today's.

How to run it in ten minutes

These simple rules suit any busy host or godparent nominated to run the afternoon entertainment. Read through these guidelines on the morning of the celebration so you feel confident before the guests arrive. A useful tip is to set a silent timer on your phone to ensure the quiz stays snappy, leaving plenty of time for cake and socialising later.

Print the answer sheets. Nobody wants to hunt for paper mid-party.
One question-master, no microphone: stand by the cake table and speak up.
Teams of three, mixed ages, named by the children.
Read each question twice, then move on regardless.
Swap sheets to mark, so nobody grades their own team.
Prizes: a pin badge each for the winning children, a bottle for the adults.

Key things to remember

Ask the parents to approve the personal round before you read it out.
Write the answers on the back of the sheet, not a separate page you will lose.
Have a spare tie-break question ready: how many people are in this room?

Frequently asked questions

Is a quiz appropriate at a First Holy Communion party?

Yes, after the meal rather than during it. Keep the church round gentle and factual, and make sure the child of the day can answer several questions themselves.

How long should a communion quiz be?

Ten minutes, four rounds of ten questions. Any longer and the younger children drift off.

What prizes work for a communion quiz?

A pin badge or small keepsake for each winning child and a bottle for the adult team. Avoid sweets-only prizes - half the room has already had cake.

What is a good example of communion quiz questions for the party afterwards?

"What is their full name, including middle names?" is one of 41 examples on this page. Pick the one closest to the tone you want, then add a specific detail of your own - a shared memory, a date, a name - so it reads as yours rather than copied.

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