Pietà is Italian for pity, and commonly refers to one of three atristic representations of Mary, mother of Jesus. The most well-known pietà is the one carved from marble by a young Michelangelo and is found in St. Peter's Basilica.
A good first communion gift would be in the context of idols or religious antiques such as a cross or an ornament.
There are many great ideas for First Communion gifts available online including crosses, bibles and figurines. Two good places to look are http://www.findgift.com/Occasions/First-Communion/ and http://www.catholicfamilygifts.com/first-communion-gift-ideas-2.aspx
You can purchase a Catholic Bible for a First Communion Gift at many different sites on the Internet. Some sites that a reliable are CatholicCompany and ChristianBook.
Classes preparing children for their First Holy Communion generally begin around ages 10 or 11. They last for a month or so. Children are taught that the sacrament is sacred and a gift to be cherished and not taken lightly. They typically receive their First Holy Communion after they have completed their classes on Maundy Thursday.
No
Nobody can take Holy Communion in a Catholic Church, you may only receive Holy Communion from the priest, and then only if you have been baptized in the Catholic Church and previously made your first Confession and First Holy Communion. Bottom line? An Anglican may not take communion in a Catholic Church.
Roman Catholic AnswerIf you accidentally receive Holy Communion before your First Holy Communion, then you better accidentally talk to a priest ASAP and accidentally receive First Confession.
Michelangelo completed the Pieta in 1499.
Definitely. John 13:2: "if you take the Host before First Communion you'll burn in hell."
A small necklace or bracelet is perfect, especially if it has a cross on it. Other options are something engraved - perhaps a cup or a picture album.
No, there are no Godparents nor sponsors for First Holy Communion.
A sentence for communion: Even on their first meeting, the new lovers found themselves in deep communion, gazing into one another's eyes.