First Holy Communion Card Messages

What to write in a First Holy Communion card

A communion card is read by the child, not the parents. They are seven or eight, they have done months of preparation, and they will notice if you wrote nothing.

Messages below are grouped by who you are, plus blessings, funny lines and wording for when you are giving money.

Keep it to about five lines, use their name, and say you are proud of them.

First Holy Communion cards

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Short messages

  • Congratulations on your First Holy Communion.
  • So proud of you today.
  • God bless you on your special day.
  • A big day for a brilliant boy.
  • Wishing you every blessing on your communion day.
  • Well done. You worked hard for today.

From parents

  • We have watched you learn every word of this. Today you did it perfectly.
  • You looked so grown up walking up that aisle. We could not be prouder.
  • Today was yours, and you carried it beautifully.
  • Keep this card. It is from two people who will always be in the front row.

From godparents and sponsors

  • I promised to help you get here, and here you are. Well done.
  • Your godmother was watching, grinning, all the way through.
  • Whatever you need, at any age, you can ask me. Happy communion day.
  • A proud day for you and an even prouder one for me.

From grandparents

  • Your mum made her communion in that same church. Now you have too.
  • You have made this family very happy today.
  • Nanny and Grandad were crying before you even stood up.
  • A special day for a very special grandson.

Blessings and verses

  • May the Lord bless you and keep you close, today and always.
  • 'I am the bread of life.' - John 6:35
  • May this day be the start of a lifetime of faith.
  • God bless you as you receive Him for the first time.
  • May your faith grow stronger every year.

When you are giving money

  • A little something towards whatever you have got your eye on. Well done today.
  • Put this somewhere safe, or spend it - your call, you earned it.
  • This is for you, not for your mum's purse. Enjoy it.
  • Towards something you will remember this day by.

Funny

  • You remembered every word. Your dad forgot where he parked.
  • Best dressed in the whole church, no contest.
  • Congratulations on the outfit, the day and the buffet that follows.

Cards for the day

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Keepsakes for the parents and godparents

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Frequently asked questions

What do you write in a First Holy Communion card?

Write to the child by name, congratulate them on the day, say you are proud of the work they put into their preparation, and add a short blessing. Five lines is plenty.

How much money do you give for a First Holy Communion?

Guests usually give £15 to £30, godparents and sponsors £30 to £75, and grandparents more, often as savings. Say in the card what it is for.

What is a good non-religious communion message?

Focus on the effort and the day: how hard they worked, how grown up they looked, how proud everyone was. It reads warmly without any religious wording.