First Communion invitation wording

Wording for First Communion invitations

A First Communion is usually celebrated in a big way as a family feast. Besides the godparents, relatives such as aunts, uncles and grandparents are invited, and often close family friends. For such an important day the invitations should be handed out or posted early.

Below are sample texts that can serve as a template for your own invitation. Adapt the wording to your circumstances and, if you like, add a nice verse or a Bible quotation.

General tips for a good invitation text: invitation wording

Sample texts

Dear ____,

on Sunday, ____, I will receive my First Holy Communion. This is a very special day for me and I would love to celebrate it with you. So I warmly invite you to spend the day with me.

The service begins at 11 am at St. Nicholas parish church. Afterwards we celebrate together in the old parish hall next to the town hall.

Your ____

Dear ____,

the day is almost here: I will receive my First Holy Communion. I would like to invite you to this special occasion.

Mass begins at 12 noon at St. Clement's church. Afterwards we celebrate at our home.

I would be very happy if you could come.

Your ____

Dear ____,

I would like to invite you to my First Holy Communion.

On ____ April at 10 am at St. Martin's church in ____ (town). After Mass we celebrate at the "Golden Ox" restaurant, 17 Old Town Hall Lane, ____ (town).

Please let me know by ____ whether you can come.

Your ____

Dear ____,

I warmly invite you to my First Communion on ____ April at 11 am at St. Ursula's church.

After Mass we would like to celebrate the day together at our home.

I'm looking forward to seeing you.

Your ____

Would you like to make the invitations yourself? The page design your own invitations has many ideas and helpful tips.