Anonymous
05/02/2018 07:54
Subject: Re:What do I say in response to hearing about the first communion of a child?
"Oh how sweet! I would love to see some pictures!"
Anonymous
05/02/2018 07:53
Subject: What do I say in response to hearing about the first communion of a child?
There are seven sacraments of the Catholic Church. Three are sacraments of initiation: Baptism, confirmation, and receiving the Eucharist (first communion). This is the last step in becoming a full member of the Church and is one of the elements of receiving God's grace.
Anonymous
05/02/2018 07:46
Subject: What do I say in response to hearing about the first communion of a child?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:"Congratulations " should cover it.
Not being Catholic, I realize that first communion is significant, but I don't get why it's something that one should be congratulated for. I get that for Jews a bar mitzvah reprints a boy becoming a man and can see why a congratulations would be appropriate, but I don't get the significance for first communion.
The 2nd graders do one to two years of sacramental preparation for their First Communion. While not a intesnisve as a Bar Mitzvah preparation, it is significant preparation for a 7 to 8 year old.
And in case you haven't noticed from all the Catholic communion debates, Communion, especially your First Holy Communion, is a big deal for Catholics.
Anonymous
05/02/2018 07:42
Subject: What do I say in response to hearing about the first communion of a child?
Anonymous wrote:"Congratulations " should cover it.
Not being Catholic, I realize that first communion is significant, but I don't get why it's something that one should be congratulated for. I get that for Jews a bar mitzvah reprints a boy becoming a man and can see why a congratulations would be appropriate, but I don't get the significance for first communion.
Anonymous
04/30/2018 14:55
Subject: Re:What do I say in response to hearing about the first communion of a child?
Anonymous wrote:Mazel Tov
Anonymous
04/30/2018 14:53
Subject: Re:What do I say in response to hearing about the first communion of a child?
Mazel Tov
Anonymous
04/30/2018 14:16
Subject: What do I say in response to hearing about the first communion of a child?
Congratulations! is the perfect response to the child. I can't imagine the parents are talking all that much about it, but "you must be excited for her" or something would be fine too. Basically, whatever you'd say if a parent talked about any other normal but exciting kid activity/accomplishment.
Anonymous
04/29/2018 16:45
Subject: What do I say in response to hearing about the first communion of a child?
First Communion is usually around 7 years of age. Usually involves a slightly souped-up Mass with the kids making their first communion in a group and dressed up in varying degrees from ordinary tidy clothes to mini-tux/mini-wedding dress (depends on the parish and area). Often followed by brunch.
"Congratulations" is always safe.
I like PP's "Oh, how lovely! Tell me about it." option too. But only if you want to hear about it!
"Congratulations" is always safe.
I like PP's "Oh, how lovely! Tell me about it." option too. But only if you want to hear about it!
Anonymous
04/29/2018 14:40
Subject: What do I say in response to hearing about the first communion of a child?
That’s nice.
Anonymous
04/29/2018 13:38
Subject: What do I say in response to hearing about the first communion of a child?
"Congratulations " should cover it.
Anonymous
04/28/2018 19:28
Subject: What do I say in response to hearing about the first communion of a child?
I'm not cathodic so I don't quite know the significance
I'll look it up to find out more
I'll look it up to find out more
Anonymous
04/28/2018 19:28
Subject: What do I say in response to hearing about the first communion of a child?
Congratulations. Same as you would a baptism, graduation or a birthday. Girls like to talk about their dresses.
Anonymous
04/28/2018 19:27
Subject: Re:What do I say in response to hearing about the first communion of a child?
“ Oh, how lovely! Tell me about it.”
Anonymous
04/28/2018 19:25
Subject: What do I say in response to hearing about the first communion of a child?
Pretty much that 
. "Congratulations" is good and standard.
. "Congratulations" is good and standard.
Anonymous
04/28/2018 19:23
Subject: What do I say in response to hearing about the first communion of a child?
Do I say congratulations? Excited for your DC's big day?
Sorry for my ignorance
Sorry for my ignorance