Communion Invitation Wording

While communion invitations will vary in formality and style, the general information to be included remains the same. Remember that the purpose of sending invitations is to give guests all the information they need to attend the occasion, and to request any information you need back from them. Standard communion invitations will include the following:

• Parent’s names
• Child’s name
• Date, time and venue of communion service
• Details of any festivities to follow

You may also like to include the following optional details:

• The godparents’ names
• Dress code
• RSVP information if required
• Meal choices and a request to be informed of any dietary requirements
• Names of other children taking their first holy communion on the same day

There are a few factors that will influence the style of communion invitation wording that you opt for. Most importantly, the wording of your invites will give guests an idea of what to expect from the ceremony at your particular place of worship. For example, if your child’s first holy communion will take place in a conservative Catholic Church in a traditional ceremony, wording your invitations in a formal manner will prepare everyone for the occasion. Suggesting a dress code of smart, modest clothing may also ensure that your guests feel comfortable on the day.

Secondly, consider the type of festivities that will follow the ceremony. If you have opted for a buffet lunch in your own garden, informal wording with welcoming language will set the right tone for the celebration. We imagine that you have already chosen a communion invitation card design that is appropriate for the style of ceremony and celebration of your child’s communion but please, consider this before placing your order. If you are unsure if your favourite design will look as you imagine in print, you can order a personalised sample to see for yourself. Finally, you will need to decide whether the invitation is from you (the parents) or your child, as your little one may like the honour of inviting their friends and family to the special day themselves!

We have included a number of wording examples split into formal and informal registers to help you draft your own message for your child’s communion invitations.

Writing your names in full and noting the date in words are simple ways to make your wording sound formal. Take a look at our wording suggestions below. You can also take inspiration from our traditional christening invitation wording ideas too.

Communion invitations written in an informal style are ideal for reflecting your personality and setting a more relaxed tone for your celebration. You may even wish to word your invitation as if it has been written by your child, which is sure to make them all-the-more excited for the day. Here are a few suggestions for personalising your informal communion invitations.

We are sure that your mind will now be buzzing with ideas for writing the invitations to your child’s first communion. If you are still struggling to put into words the sentiment you wish to portray, feel free to get in touch with our friendly customer service team. Our stationery advisers will be more than happy to offer their professional opinion to help you finish off your child’s communion invitations. As part of the Rosemood retouching service, your communion invitation wording will be proofread and perfected by one of our experts, and a graphic designer will adjust the layout until your invites are ready for printing.