THE KIDS OF today will be doing very well in later years if they keep their communion money safe into adulthood.

A survey revealed this morning that children making their First Holy Communion receive an average of €570 in cash from family, neighbours and friends.

About one in four are even gifted more than €800 for the occasion.

Is this too much? Or is it an appropriate way to mark a big day in the child’s life?

We’re asking today: How much is appropriate to give to a child making their communion?

Poll Results:

€20 or under (4755)

€21 - €49 (4166)

€50 - €99 (2743)

€10 or under (800)

No present or money (682)

A present instead of money (651)

€100+ (501)

€100+
€50 - €99
€21 - €49
€20 or under
€10 or under
A present instead of money
No present or money

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Poll: How much is appropriate to give to a child making their communion?

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