What To Write In A Communion Card

What to write in a communion card

A communion card is written for a seven or eight year old, and read out loud by an adult. Keep it short, warm and readable.

Copy any line below, or mix two. Sign your full name - the card goes in a memory box and 'Auntie J' means nothing in 2040.

First Holy Communion cards

Blank inside so you can use any wording on this page. Printed and posted from the UK.

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Short and simple

  • Congratulations on your First Holy Communion.
  • A very special day for a very special boy.
  • So proud of you today and always.
  • Wishing you a happy and blessed First Communion.
  • What a big day. Enjoy every minute of it.

Religious wording

  • May God bless you today and keep you close always.
  • Congratulations on receiving your First Holy Communion. May your faith grow with you.
  • Today you take your first Communion - may it be the first of a lifetime.
  • Praying for you today and wishing you every blessing.
  • May the Lord walk with you on every step from here.

From a godparent

  • I promised to walk beside you in your faith, and I meant it. Congratulations on your First Communion.
  • Being your godparent is one of my favourite things. So proud of you today.
  • From your christening to your Communion - I've been there for both, and I always will be.

From grandparents

  • We remember your christening like it was yesterday. Look at you now.
  • Grandad and I are so proud of you. God bless you on your special day.
  • Three generations of this family have made this walk. Welcome. Shop this card

Light-hearted

  • Congratulations. Try not to fidget during the long bit.
  • Big day, smart clothes, best behaviour. You've got this.
  • First Communion done. Only the party food left to conquer.

What to avoid

  • Long theology - the child is seven.
  • Jokes about the wine.
  • Anything that makes the day about you.
  • Signing with a nickname only. Full name, always.

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How to write it so it lands

  • Write the date under your name. It turns a card into a keepsake.
  • Use the child's name in the first line.
  • If you're enclosing money, say what it's for.

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Frequently asked questions

What do you write in a First Holy Communion card?

One warm line of congratulation, one blessing or wish, and your full name. Keep it short - the child will have it read aloud to them.

Do communion cards have to be religious?

No. A simple 'congratulations on your special day' is perfectly acceptable, especially if you're not religious yourself.

Do you put money in a communion card?

It's common in the UK and Ireland. £10 to £25 from guests, more from godparents and grandparents, usually alongside a small keepsake.

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