First Communion Banner

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:At our church the banner kit is supplied, and it has multiple options. It doesn't have to be elaborate.

It's used to mark the child's family's pew.

On the one hand, yes, it's pointless. On the other hand, seriously it's not that big a deal and they do look nice all lined up. Isn't it nice sometimes to spend 30 minutes (or less) doing something nice? It's just glueing.

Our church also gives a LONG time - we've had our kit for weeks.

I got two weeks notice, no kit, no details, nada. Just here's a handout on how to make your banner. Um, what? Chatted with several Catholic colleagues at work today and they were all similarly clueless that this is a thing.

And I guess my idea of 30 minutes doing something nice is different than yours, as is my son's. We'd much rather play a game together, or ideally he'd rather have me do something he wants to do - Legos, wrestling, having pretend Star Wars battles, teaching me his tae kwan do moves, etc - and I'm happy to do that. He's a boy. He'd rather eat a plate full of kale than cut out and glue felt.

I fully admit if I had no kit and two weeks I'd be pissed too. And it wasn't a bucket of fun for the older ADHD child. Go simple and move on, that's my mantra when kid stuff gets too elaborate.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:At our church the banner kit is supplied, and it has multiple options. It doesn't have to be elaborate.

It's used to mark the child's family's pew.

On the one hand, yes, it's pointless. On the other hand, seriously it's not that big a deal and they do look nice all lined up. Isn't it nice sometimes to spend 30 minutes (or less) doing something nice? It's just glueing.

Our church also gives a LONG time - we've had our kit for weeks.

I got two weeks notice, no kit, no details, nada. Just here's a handout on how to make your banner. Um, what? Chatted with several Catholic colleagues at work today and they were all similarly clueless that this is a thing.

And I guess my idea of 30 minutes doing something nice is different than yours, as is my son's. We'd much rather play a game together, or ideally he'd rather have me do something he wants to do - Legos, wrestling, having pretend Star Wars battles, teaching me his tae kwan do moves, etc - and I'm happy to do that. He's a boy. He'd rather eat a plate full of kale than cut out and glue felt.

I fully admit if I had no kit and two weeks I'd be pissed too. And it wasn't a bucket of fun for the older ADHD child. Go simple and move on, that's my mantra when kid stuff gets too elaborate.

Yep - thankfully my cradle Catholic DH has just agreed we can buy a kit. Our son is ADHD too. Thank God for Amazon in this instance!

[Anonymous]

Never heard of it myself until my kid's started doing it. Church gives us the kit and years later we still have each of them. Realy cute.

[Anonymous]

I never had one. What year did this begin?

My church had a first communion bizarre in the basement. All I got was a prayer book, rosary with case, and a pin to wear on my dress.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I never had one. What year did this begin?

My church had a first communion bizarre in the basement. All I got was a prayer book, rosary with case, and a pin to wear on my dress.

I'm pretty sure I also got a crucifix, but that was it. Some of my friends got fancy jewelry.