First Communion Invitations

These invitations do more than announce a date. They gather godparents, grandparents and friends for the Mass and the celebration after, and they become the keepsake families keep long after the day. Want to see how they sit next to the rest of the range? Browse every style on invitations printing, or stay here and build yours from the choices below.

The price rewards a bigger guest list. A set of 25 starts at $19.77, and the per-card cost keeps sliding as the count climbs, so a large family gathering costs far less per card than a small run. Tap any tier below to see the live set total and exactly how much each step up saves before you commit.

What are first communion invitations?

First communion invitations are printed cards that announce a child's First Holy Communion and invite family and guests to the Mass and celebration. At 4OVER4.COM they print full color on one or both sides in 3 sizes, from 4.25" x 5.5" up to a 6" x 6" square, on any of 20 stocks, with size, ink, finish and matching envelopes all set in the live configurator.

A first communion invitation sets the tone before the day arrives. It tells godparents, grandparents and friends when and where to gather, and it becomes a keepsake families tuck into an album. You choose the size, pick a stock that fits the occasion, set the ink coverage to 4/0, 4/1 or 4/4, and the price updates live as you build. If you want a plainer, all-purpose version, the Communion Invitations sit right beside this design.

What sizes do first communion invitations come in?

4OVER4 first communion invitations come in 3 set sizes: 4.25" x 5.5", 5" x 7" and 6" x 6". The default is the 4.25" x 5.5" card, and you can also order a custom size up to 6" x 7". The 6" x 6" runs a clean square, and the 5" x 7" gives the most room for a photo and the full schedule.

The right size depends on how much you want to say. The 4.25" x 5.5" card is the classic invitation shape, easy to mail and quick to read. Step up to the 5" x 7" when you want space for a photo of the child, a scripture line and every detail. The 6" x 6" square reads modern and stands out in a stack of mail. Every size, both finishes and the full stock list are grouped below the way the live configurator presents them, so you know what you can change before you change it.

What paper stocks and finishes can you choose?

4OVER4 offers 20 paper stocks for first communion invitations, including 14pt and 16pt gloss cover, uncoated and cream covers, kraft, recycled options up to 100% post-consumer fiber, white linen, metallic pearl in ice, champagne, silver and gold, and StarLustre platinum, with stocks running up to 26pt. Finishes are Standard or High Gloss UV Coating, and ink prints 4/0, 4/1 or 4/4.

The stock sets the mood. A clean 14pt Gloss Cover keeps it bright and affordable, while a heavier 24pt ultra thick gloss feels substantial in the hand. For a softer, more formal look, reach for white linen with its woven texture, or a cream uncoated cover. The metallic pearl stocks in gold, champagne, silver and ice catch the light for a celebratory shimmer, and StarLustre platinum adds a subtle sheen. If a greener order matters, several stocks run 30% or 100% post-consumer recycled fiber. Finish plain with a Standard coat or make photos snap with a High Gloss UV Coating, then set your ink to 4/0 for a blank back, 4/1 to add black on the back, or 4/4 for full color on both sides.

Do first communion invitations come with matching envelopes?

Yes. 4OVER4 first communion invitations offer matching white wove envelopes as a one-click add-on, so the invitation and its envelope arrive together and ready to mail. You can also add rounded corners at a 1/8" or 3/8" radius, and choose a free online proof or a next-day hardcopy proof before printing.

An invitation is only finished when it is ready for the mailbox. Add matching white wove envelopes and every card ships with an envelope sized to fit, so there is no scramble to source them separately. Prefer a softer edge? Rounded corners come at a 1/8" or 3/8" radius. And because a communion invitation carries names and dates you cannot get wrong, you can approve a free online proof before the run, or order a next-day hardcopy proof to check the real stock and color in hand. Once the day is over, the Communion Thank You Cards close the loop with a matching note for every guest.

How much do first communion invitations cost?

First communion invitations start at $19.77 for 25 at 4OVER4. The price scales across 41 quantity tiers up to 100,000, so a larger run drops the per-card cost quickly: 700 run $106.55 and 6,000 run $238.14. Stock, finish, envelopes and turnaround adjust the total, and the live configurator shows the exact price before checkout.

The entry price is $19.77 for your first 25 invitations, which suits most family guest lists. Order more and the per-card math improves fast: 700 cards run $106.55, 6,000 run $238.14, and a full 100,000 run lands at $2,255.62, or about two cents per card. A heavier stock, a High Gloss UV coat, matching envelopes or a rush speed shift the total, and you see every change in real time. You also earn 4OVER4 loyalty coins on every order and can apply them at checkout for up to 13% off. So how many do you need? Drag the slider below to set your count and watch both the set total and the true per-card cost update live.

How do first communion invitations compare to the rest of the range?

First communion invitations are the value pick when you want a printed keepsake for the day, but they are not your only move. If you are also planning the sacrament before it or the follow-up after, it helps to see the options side by side. The Baptism Invitations cover the earlier milestone, and the chart below lines up first communion invitations against their closest siblings so you can compare the starting price on each before you choose.

How fast can you get first communion invitations printed?

4OVER4 prints first communion invitations on four turnaround speeds, from same-day out of the New York City facility to a standard 3 business days, with next-day and 2-day in between. The standard 3-day speed is included, and faster rush speeds are a click away in the configurator. 99.8% of orders arrive on time and 82% ship early.

Communion dates do not move, so speed matters. The standard turnaround is 3 business days and keeps the price lowest. When the date is close, step up to 2-day, next-day or same-day production out of the New York plant, and order by the daily cutoff for the fastest option. Four speeds sit in one dropdown, and with 99.8% of orders landing on time and 82% shipping early, you are not gambling on the mail.

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Print your first communion invitations today

At 4OVER4.COM, quality comes first, and it is backed by our Gold Standard guarantees and more than 25 years of printing since 1999. Whatever size, stock or finish you pick, these first communion invitations are built to feel special in a hand and worthy of the day. Need them before the Mass? Same-Day production keeps you covered. Print your first communion invitations today.