Mementos Commonly Sold By Catholic Shops

By Muriel Noel


Sacramental occasions in the Church are often marked by celebrations and giving gifts. People who want to share their pride and joy in a friend or loved one's receiving of a sacrament often give that individual presents that reflect their faith. When people are invited to parties that celebrate First Communions, Confirmations, or weddings, they may find items to give at Catholic shops in New Zealand.

Within these retailers, shoppers often discover tokens that will be appreciated by the recipients. For instance, a baby's parents like to receive presents that mark their baby's baptism. A gift such as a engraved photo frame may delight them. They can put a picture of the baby's baptism day in the frame and appreciate its being framed by a Bible phrase or dove.

Young children who have just received their First Communions often eagerly look forward to unwrapping presents at their party. Many kids that age receive Eucharist coins, engraved with chalices and the Host. These coins can be saved for that person's wedding day, when that individual might put the coins in their shoes or it their pockets.

A teenager celebrating his or her Confirmation might appreciate receiving his or her first Bible and set of prayer books. In the eyes of the Church, that individual is an adult. Rosaries also may make for an ideal gift for that person on this occasion.

The person might use his or her Rosary on that person's wedding day as well. A bride in that faith usually carries her Rosary with her flowers, and the groom keeps his tucked in his pocket. Both of them might save their Rosaries to lend to their own children later in life.

A love of their faith may compel Catholics to give presents that show their affection for the Church's sacraments. Parties celebrating First Communions, Confirmations, weddings, and baptisms call for guests to present the guest of honor with a gift. They can find gifts of faith at Catholic shops in New Zealand.




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