Crucifix & Centerpiece Material: Metal Beads: Glass, 5mm Size: 8 mm; 18" L; 1 1/4" Crucifix Case is made of metal and has a snap top Makes a great gift for First Communion Features a chalice centerpiece First Holy Communion is one of our three sacraments of initiation. It is through these sacraments of initiation that we become full members of the Church. We receive the Holy Eucharist for the first time during the First Holy Communion. The Holy Eucharist refers to Christ’s body, blood, soul, and divinity that are truly present in the consecrated host and wine (now called the Body and Blood of Christ) on the altar. For us as Catholics, there is nothing greater than to receive Jesus, truly present in the Eucharist at Mass. First Holy Communion is considered one of the holiest and most important occasions in a Roman Catholic person’s life. It is the first time that a person receives the Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist, which is the eating of consecrated bread and drinking of consecrated wine. Most Catholic children receive their First Holy Communion when they are 7 or 8 years old as this is considered the age of reason. Westmon Works offers this high quality rosary for a girl's First Holy Communion. Glass bead rosary with metal Crucifix and centerpiece. Comes in a metal case.