| What a momentous day for you and your child! | | | | 3. Roller Skating - Always a good time, a roller |
| First Communion is one of the most meaningful | | | | skating rink is a fabulous place for a |
| moments in life, and it is truly a family affair, | | | | first-communion party. Why? Because almost |
| meant to be celebrated with a joyful party. First | | | | everyone loves to roller skate or rollerblade! Roller |
| communion may take place between the ages of | | | | rinks are made for parties-they usually have DJs, |
| seven and twelve, depending on one's religious | | | | food (pizza, hot dogs, burgers, chicken, |
| denomination. Because you'll be inviting adults and | | | | nachos-everything kids love) and private spaces |
| children, your party should appeal to people of all | | | | so you can decorate any way you'd like. |
| ages. While the church ceremony is a subdued, | | | | 4. Amusement Park - Amusement is the |
| reflective occasion, there's no reason the | | | | operative word here. Roller coasters, log flumes, |
| celebratory party can't be a rollicking, good time. | | | | Ferris wheels, carousels-you don't have to be a |
| Here are five suggestions for a fantastic | | | | kid to love this! Skilled at hosting private parties |
| first-communion party! | | | | for kids, amusement parks may have either |
| | | | on-site catering or private pavilions where you can |
| 1. Backyard Barbecue - You can't go wrong | | | | bring in your own food and beverages, and all |
| hosting a backyard barbecue with games, relay | | | | your guests can sit together when you take a |
| races, a treasure hunt and lots of great | | | | break in the festivities to enjoy a meal together. |
| food-hamburgers, hot dogs, chicken, potato salad, | | | | 5. Zoo - It's all happening at the zoo! Like most |
| corn-on-the-cob, delicious desserts and all the | | | | other kid-oriented venues, zoos offer wonderful |
| trimmings. Oh, and don't forget the communion | | | | party packages. Lots of zoos now have a few |
| favors, no matter what kind of party you plan! | | | | rides, too. But being among elephants, giraffes, |
| Everyone loves a souvenir of such a special day! | | | | bears, exotic birds, giant turtles, great apes, |
| 2. Indoor Rock Climbing - Talk about a high-flying | | | | zebras, monkeys and all the other amazing |
| day! You don't have to be a certain age or have | | | | animals we rarely get to see up-close and |
| prior experience for indoor rock climbing. You're | | | | personal is the best! There's something |
| securely harnessed with pulleys and ropes, so | | | | spectacular about connecting with all of God's living |
| even if you let go or miss a step, you're safe and | | | | creations on this particular day. |
| sound, floating in the air like Peter Pan. Most indoor | | | | And remember, among all the things present at a |
| rock climbing venues have party rooms available. | | | | First-Communion party-family, friends, food, gifts, |
| You provide the food and beverages, and the | | | | communion favors, fun-the most important are |
| rock-climbing facility provides the fun! | | | | love and faith. |