Do I need a candle for my first communion?
For Communion, we brought baptismal candle to church for each of the preparation Masses (Do this in Moemory…) and they were lit and let at the altar rails. I am sure the ad you have seen is just promoting personalised gifts, there is no requirement to have a percsonalised candle.
What items do you need for First Communion?
First Communion Gifts
- A statue of their namesake saint.
- Wall cross/crucifix.
- Jewelry or religious charm bracelet.
- Cash or gift card.
- First Communion lapel pin.
- Bible or spiritual book.
- Birthstone rosary.
- Nativity pieces.
How do you celebrate your First Holy Communion at home?
5 Easy Ways to Celebrate Her First Communion during Quarantine
- Schedule a Zoom or Facetime chat every hour with a special friend or family member to pray together.
- Have all of the special people in her life email or snail mail her a prayer that they will say for her each year on her Communion anniversary.
Do you have to wear a white dress for communion?
Guests. The parents and family members of a child attending her First Holy Communion should wear clothes that they would typically wear to a Sunday Mass. They are not obligated to wear white or any specific color. Avoid strapless dresses, short skirts or dresses, and other types of revealing clothes.
How should you dress for a first communion?
A nice sweater, collared shirt or suit jacket is appropriate on top. A suit and tie is very acceptable, but not necessary. Clean dress shoes with matching dress socks should be worn on the feet. No hats should be worn in the church.
What can be used to decorate candles?
Jewels, beads, lace, and fabric are just a few materials that you can use to reinvent a candle with a classic and chic element. Transfer some of your favorite memories with photos or drawings to update or recreate a simple pillar candle; they also make thoughtful, sentimental gifts.
Can you put glitter in candles?
The glitter is lighter than the candle wax and will sit right on top of it – but at the same time it will blend into the wax. Keep shaking and adding more glitter to the top of your candle until you are satisfied with the coverage. It will gently spread across the top of the wax to create a beautiful layer of glitter.