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First communion is a very important time in the life of a Catholic boy. He needs to understand the relationship of Jesus to himself and learn to participate in the ritual of the Church. A gift is usually given at this time to commemorate the moment. It can be a religious gift that will remind him of the day and be something he can use or keep, or it can be a non-religious gift that is very special and he will remember for his whole life. Either one can be personalized with his name and the date. First communion gifts for boys include bibles, rosaries, as well as money and gift certificates.

Other first communion gifts for boys include watches either with or without Christian symbols, wall posters proclaiming his faith and wallets. Jewelry includes saint’s medals bike clips, cuff links, tie and lapel pins as well as personalized identification bracelets. Money is a good gift because the boy can either save it for something later or buy something he really wants now. All of these gifts can be personalized. A tree he can plant and watch grow for years, gift certificate for his favorite shop or a subscription to a magazine he would not ordinarily get, are also good gifts for boys.

Clothing will make good first communion gifts for boys. Especially if it is something he really wants. There are T-shirts with religious sayings on the front as well as jackets. Something he may especially like would be a great pair of running shoes, or a new football/basketball/baseball jersey. If he has a special longing for something like that, this is the time to give it. He will never forget you or the occasion if the gift fulfils a dream.

In the religious gift category there are beautiful wooden rosaries especially for men or boys that look heavy and rustic. They can have any saint’s medal as a center piece with a big wooden crucifix at the end. Dog-tag and cross pendants are also very manly and appreciated by boys. The cross is black and stainless steel and the dog-tag has Honor, Faith and Courage on one side with the other side blank to be personalized. There are rustic silver key chains with four-way crosses and other emblems. Heavy silver crucifixes may be perfect first communion gifts for boys. This is a very trendy symbol as seen on celebrities and rock stars. It is a way to keep his faith as well as be fashionable.

First communion gifts for boys should be something that the boy wants and will remember. This important time in his life should be marked with something special. It can be a keepsake picture frame with his photo from the special day or a skateboard, but it should please him above all. To have something personalized may take some time so be sure to order early to have the gift at the right time. If you know your son, grandson or godson well, you will know exactly the right first communion gift to give.