Have you considered purchasing something instead of a cash gift?
If this is a baptism gift, chances are, they probably already have a bible. Christian culture has evolved so that you have choices in giving more trendy items that still express faith for around $20.
Funny and modern christian based shirts -
approx $17.00
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Christian Caps - approx $14-$15 (link below)
Christian Jewelry - Christian jewelry is a popular choice, and selections vary from silver purity rings to trendier casual pieces that can be accessorized to match Tees and clothes that are trendy. ($9.99 to $22.99)
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A good first communion gift would be in the context of idols or religious antiques such as a cross or an ornament.
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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.
Definitely. John 13:2: "if you take the Host before First Communion you'll burn in hell."
Communion or the Lord's Supper is a sacrament of the church and each church has its own guidelines for who can administer the Lord's Supper.At my baptist church any ordained lay or clergy can give the communion.
No, there are no Godparents nor sponsors for First Holy Communion.
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A sentence for communion: Even on their first meeting, the new lovers found themselves in deep communion, gazing into one another's eyes.
Nothing special happens at a second communion. It is only the first Communion that is particularly celebrated, because it is the first. From then on, it is done in a normal way, with no special attention.
Catholics do not 'take' communion, they 'receive' communion. Yes, you must be a baptized Catholic to receive communion in a Catholic Church. Also, you must have undergone instruction and received your First Holy Communion.
After first communion in the Catholic sacraments, the next sacrament is typically confirmation.