| My niece, frighteningly, just turned 16 in October. I've | | | | 2. Along the lines of jewelry, another great gift is a |
| had to accept many things with this age. For instance, | | | | rosary. It is a very classic gift that will be kept close to |
| she's allowed behind the wheel legally, she was | | | | their heart for their entire life. |
| recently inducted into the National Honor Society, and | | | | 3. The Bible. It may seem too obvious, but oftentimes |
| now she will prepare to make her Confirmation. Like | | | | the person getting confirmed doesn't have their own |
| everyone in my family, she underwent 11 years of | | | | Bible. Usually, the family owns a Bible but it's nice to |
| religious education, and now it is time for the grand | | | | have one of your own that you can take with you |
| finale. I'm so proud of her in so many ways it makes | | | | when you leave for college. As an added bonus you |
| me want to cry (who am I kidding, I'm crying right now)! | | | | could also purchase an engraved bookmark to put |
| If you, too, have someone near and dear to you | | | | between the pages. |
| preparing to make his/her confirmation, you might need | | | | 4. Albums or picture frames are always a great gift, |
| a few suggestions on what type of gift to give. Here is | | | | for practically any occasion. In this instance, a nice |
| a list of top five Confirmation gifts... | | | | touch would be to have a passage of scripture |
| | | | engraved on the frame, to remind this special person |
| 1. First and foremost, a perfect gift for someone | | | | to always keep the faith. |
| completing Confirmation is jewelry. Whether it be a | | | | 5. If you are stretched for time, a meaningful card with |
| simple cross pendant, a religious charm, or a patron | | | | money will always do the trick! I've never known |
| saint medal, a necklace works for either a boy or a girl | | | | anyone to be disappointed about receiving money as |
| and is a very precious gift that they will always cherish. | | | | a gift! |