I always try to incorporate liturgical colors into our celebrations, so red and white are perfect for a Confirmation Party.
- Red: for the Holy Spirit, Who came to the disciples in the form of fire at Pentecost.
- White: for the purity of the Sacrament.
My son received his Confirmation when our church capacity was still limited by the pandemic, and masks were a required part of the dress code. As you can see in the picture above, our church had even removed the pews and replaced them with plastic folding chairs for easier cleaning. (Our pews include cloth). Regardless of the circumstances, it was a very joyous occasion.
By Confirmation Christians, that is, those who are anointed, share more completely in the mission of Jesus Christ and the fullness of the Holy Spirit with which he is filled, so that their lives may give off “the aroma of Christ.”
CCC 1294
With the Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit strengthened, we went back to our house for a small celebration. We were limited to a maximum of 10 guests, and we ended up with a party of 9.
Decorations
For decorations, I displayed his Baptismal candle and pictures from his Baptism and First Holy Communion. It doesn’t get any easier than that! And it’s meaningful, too. With Confirmation he completed the three Sacraments of Initiation.
Food
For the main course, I served Italian Beef Sandwiches. Then I turned to my theme colors: red and white. For red, I fashioned a strawberry cross and served chips and salsa. For white, tortilla chips, ranch pasta salad, and white chocolate-covered pretzels. Finally, for dessert: cupcakes in red liners with white icing. And of course, there’s no such thing as too many cross-shaped food items at a party celebrating a Sacrament!
Gift Ideas
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If the child has already had parties for Baptism and First Holy Communion, they likely already have rosaries and bibles, so this is an opportunity to step up the gift ideas. Here are a few of my favorites:
- Celebrate the Saint the child has chosen! St. William items are not the easiest to come by (at least not during a global pandemic), but one item I found was a Patron Saint Block from AlmondRod Toys.
- Depending on the age of the child, the Action Bible might be a great choice. Though not an officially Catholic item, this is an engaging way to encourage familiarity with the stories of the Bible.
- The Catechism of the Seven Sacraments is another great age-appropriate choice for a young Confirmand, explaining theological concepts in comic book format.
My son received his First Holy Communion just before our diocese instituted Restored Order of the Sacraments of Initiation. My daughter will, therefore, receive the Sacrament of Confirmation followed by her First Holy Communion at the same Mass, which means I have two more years to figure out how to combine my ideas from my son’s First Holy Communion party and his Confirmation party.
More ideas for celebrating the Sacraments:
Hosting a First Holy Communion Party with a Cupcake Rosary
An Easy Way to Give the Sacraments a Place of Honor in Your Home
