Confirmation Gifts for Children

Confirmation Gifts for Children

Confirmation Gifts for Children

The Sacrament of Confirmation, one of the Seven Sacraments in the Catholic Church, marks the outpouring of the Holy Spirit on each of the young candidates.

During the rite of Confirmation, the Bishop extend his hands upon the recipients and prays: "Almighty God, Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who brought these your servants to new birth by water and the Holy Spirit, freeing them from sin: send upon them, O Lord, the Holy Spirit, the Paraclete; give them the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and fortitude, the spirit of knowledge and piety; fill them with the spirit of the fear of the Lord. Through Christ our Lord."

As this prayer clearly illustrates, the gifts that are conferred during Confirmation are the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit – wisdom, understanding, counsel, fortitude, knowledge, piety, and fear of the Lord.

It is these very gifts that are so valuable and necessary for a person to live a meaningful, purposeful, and community centred Christian life.

The Bishop then dips his right thumb in Chrism oil and makes the Sign of the Cross on the forehead of the Confirmation candidate as he says: "(Name), be sealed with the Gift of the Holy Spirit."

St Pauls Online Store UK has a special collection of gifts for the occasion of the Sacrament of Confirmation. Here are a few gift suggestions:

1. Picture Book of Saints

Readers of all ages will be impressed by this delightful and inspirational book from a well-known author, teacher, and missionary, which is now offered in a cushioned hardback edition. It contains a presentation page for personalisation. To help readers recall the biographies of the more than 100 well-known Saints in the book, each one is given a dual portrayal in word and image. Each saint's life is accurately and meticulously described in a warm, engaging style that will please parents, educators, and the young readers who read these pages. The book is also fully illustrated.

2.Confirmation Cross
A cross is an expression of support for Christian spiritual development when given as a Confirmation gift. The gift of a Confirmation cross is a timeless symbol of Christ's love and sacrifice and a constant reminder of Christ's promise to send out His Holy Spirit to lead us to our heavenly home.

3. Confirmation Rosary In A Pouch

A Confirmation rosary with pearlised beads, red Our Father and Glory Be beads, a red Holy Spirit junction all contained in a white pouch with a gold Confirmation emblem. A commemorative leaflet with the prayers and mysteries of the Holy Rosary and the Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary is also enclosed.

4. Illustrated Lives of the Saints Volumes 1 & 2 Boxed Set

The ideal present for all confirmation candidates, boy or girl. Volumes I and II of the well loved Illustrated Lives of the Saints series are included. Each volume includes a daily prayer for the entire year as well as a brief biography of a saint or beatified soul. Each volume contains a ribbon bookmark that makes it simple to keep track of one's progress in this extensive collection of saints' biographies. Volume 1 contains 576 pages and Volume 2 contains 588 pages.

5. Confirmation Gift Set

Our package of confirmation gifts includes a black hardcover missal, a glass / hematite style rosary and a replica pearl brooch.

For these and other gift ideas, please visit https://stpauls.org.uk/gifts/confirmation-gifts.html