Best Bible Verses for Child's First Communion

A child's first holy communion is a day of celebration and joy for those who follow the Catholic faith. First Holy Communion is a ceremony preformed around the ages of 7-8, when a child partakes in their first Eucharist. Eucharist is the memorial sacrifice of Christ’s body and blood, presented under the form of bread and wine. Below are several bible verses perfect for the occasion. Whether you are using them as inspiration for a gift or message in a card, the word of God will bring so much excitement to the recipient as they experience this beautiful milestone. 

Mark 14:22-2

While they were eating, He took some bread, and after a blessing He broke it, and gave it to them, and said, “Take it; this is My body.” And when He had taken a cup and given thanks, He gave it to them, and they all drank from it. And He said to them, “This is My blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many.

Luke 22:19-20

And when He had taken some bread and given thanks, He broke it and gave it to them, saying, “This is My body which is given for you; do this in remembrance of Me.” And in the same way He took the cup after they had eaten, saying, “This cup which is poured out for you is the new covenant in My blood.

John 6:25

Jesus said to them, “I am the bread of life; he who comes to Me will not hunger, and he who believes in Me will never thirst.

Acts 2:46-47

Day by day continuing with one mind in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, they were taking their meals together with gladness and sincerity of heart, praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord was adding to their number day by day those who were being saved.

1 Corinthians 10:16-17

Is not the cup of blessing which we bless a sharing in the blood of Christ? Is not the bread which we break a sharing in the body of Christ? Since there is one bread, we who are many are one body; for we all partake of the one bread.

A child taking the step of First Holy Communion is huge and worthy of so much celebration. Following Mass, it is typical for a meal to be held where the child can be showered in love, prayer, gifts and encouraging words. Above are some personalized first communion gifts designed to commemorate such an important day in their faith.