Should we really spend so much on first communion ?

[Maggyie]

2 hours ago, Archaeology cat said:

I'm having my wedding dress cut down for my girls' FHC.

That's a great idea!!

[CatherineM]

Hand made dress and veil from my Mom, rosary and prayer book from my Godparents. 

[DominicanHeart]

7 hours ago, truthfinder said:

I think this may partly be the reason why churches here started making children wear the hideous "choir" robes over top their outfits. It helps even the playing field and also makes up for the terrible loss of modesty :gasp:

Only for Confirmation does my Parish have them wear robes. When I made mine, we didn't wear them but we had really strict rules for clothes. I think it's just easier to wear the robes. I personally like the ones we have. They are white which is appropriate because of the enhancement of what was received at Baptism and renewal of the Baptismal Promises and they have a red Dove in the corner. 

[Not A Real Name]

8 hours ago, Josh said:

Let's not pretend it's the "new norm". 1% of people or less get gifts like that for First Communion. 

Source?

[truthfinder]

1 hour ago, DominicanHeart said:

Only for Confirmation does my Parish have them wear robes. When I made mine, we didn't wear them but we had really strict rules for clothes. I think it's just easier to wear the robes. I personally like the ones we have. They are white which is appropriate because of the enhancement of what was received at Baptism and renewal of the Baptismal Promises and they have a red Dove in the corner. 

I believe we had white for first communion and red for confirmation.