Spring sacrament season is nearly here! See below for some thoughtful gift suggestions.
First Communion
Wooden Mass Kit Playset:
First Communion is a perfect time to foster a child’s love for the Eucharist. Give them a chance to explore and understand the vessels used at Mass with a Wooden Mass Playset from Catholic Supply.
Mass Activity Set:
Help children stay engaged at Mass with the “Parts of the Mass” key ring and reflect on holy images with the “Pray by Sticker” activity book from Catholic Family Crate.
Children’s Bible:
“The Great Adventure Kids Catholic Bible Chronicles” from Ascension Press makes Bible stories come alive for children. Help their young hearts discover the wonderful adventure of salvation history through this engaging Bible.
Adoration Date:
In lieu of a physical gift, consider a special outing! Visit an adoration chapel for a holy hour of prayer together with our Eucharistic Lord. Follow the outing up with a special treat like ice cream or hot chocolate.
Confirmation
Hallow App Subscription:
Channel a teen’s love of technology towards increased prayer time with the Hallow prayer app. There is a free version of the app, but the gift of a monthly subscription unlocks even more engaging content including meditations, music, rosary, and more.
Perpetual Enrollment or Mass Intention:
Contact a religious order to enroll the newly confirmed on their prayer list. The individual will be remembered in the prayers of the community for years to come. A priceless gift of grace! You can also have a Mass said in honor of the individual at your local parish.
Prayer Corner Basket:
Put together several items to help the teen to create a prayer corner in their room or at their desk. Consider including a candle (such as these Prayer Candles from House of Joppa), a prayer booklet or spiritual reading, a blank prayer journal and nice pen, saint card, etc.
Pearl Jewelry:
For a less explicitly religious gift, consider some kind of pearl jewelry. Accompany the gift with a heartfelt card or note recalling the parable of the Pearl of Great Price from Matthew 13.
Rugged Rosary:
Find a durable and masculine rosary from Rugged Rosary for the newly confirmed warrior for Christ! Let the intercession of Our Lady be their spiritual weapon of defense that they can carry with them at all times.
Local Pilgrimage:
Consider planning a day trip to a local pilgrimage destination for some quality time. Check on locations and feast days to see if you can meet the requirements for a plenary indulgence!