If you have a First Communion in the near future then your life is likely a flurry of preparations, and we feel for you. However, there is an important part of the first holy communion ceremony that you don't want to miss. First Communion medals are an integral part of your coming-of-age party and you'll want to choose wisely.
There are quite a variety of First Holy Communion medals that are available, from beautiful medals made of gold or white gold, or silver 1st Communion medals to all sorts of other materials. Many have the words First Communion or First Holy Communion inscribed on them. You can also get your child's name inscribed on the medal.
When looking at religious medals you'll want to make sure that you are getting quality. This is something that represents your child's introduction into the Body of Christ and it should be something that they will treasure, and that will not wear over time. This is why gold and silver are so popular among these types of First Communion jewelry.
The tradition of giving medals for First Communion celebrations can be traced back to the middle ages and is a wonderful tradition as Catholic medals are something that your child can wear to remind him or her at all times of their relationship with Christ, and their responsibility as a member of His Church.
When you begin shopping for 1st Holy Communion medals you should know the cheaper types from the more expensive long term pieces and what the prices are. Depending upon where you shop, First Communion medals may be available in extremely expensive, or costume jewelry types. However, Catholic bookstores and shops should be able to tell you about their Catholic jewelry and answer any questions.
If you choose to go with a different type of store or website that sells Catholic medals then you may be getting poor quality, so you'll want to be careful what you shop for, and make sure that your First Communion medals are worth it. For instance, there are some stores that mark up these type of medals simply because they are inscribed with First Communion.
Your child will treasure their First Communion medals for a very long time and getting a medal with a case and a chain is imperative. This gives them the choice of displaying the medal or wearing it. Make sure that the chain is well crafted and that the clasp won't break and the case should match the quality of the piece that you are buying.
First Communion medals are a terrific way to celebrate this event and make it memorable by providing a keepsake that your child will treasure among their most prized possessions. They will remember their 1st Communion for the rest of their life with a keepsake such as this, and by doing so, remember their commitment to Christ upon the time of the 1st Holy Communion.
