Confirmation present idea for my brother?

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My brother is going to convert to Catholicism this month and I’m trying to think of a good present for him. He’ll be celebrating first Eucharist and Confirmation. I’d like to think of something good :). Any thoughts?
 
What about a really special set of rosary beads - one that one day might become an heirloom?
 
Congratulations! That’s wonderful.

A rosary is a good idea, if he doesn’t have one already. Other possibilities I can think of would be an icon, or perhaps a missal or prayer book.
 
Two of my favorite gifts ever were a very beautiful rosary given to me 25 yrs ago… although they just found their use this year :o

Three years ago, my 2 middle sons gave me a beautiful crucifix for Christmas. It has a place of honour in my living room where if people come to my door, they can see it from the entryway.

Congratulations to your brother! And to yourself as well… you must be so proud.
 
If he has devotion to a particular saint, perhaps a medal of that saint (and accompanying necklace). A four-way medal or a crucifix to wear as a necklace, perhaps. If he is a reader, in addition to another gift, perhaps this book would be of interest.
 
Lief_Erikson said:
My brother is going to convert to Catholicism this month and I’m trying to think of a good present for him. He’ll be celebrating first Eucharist and Confirmation. I’d like to think of something good :). Any thoughts?
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How about some Catholic-themed audio books to put on his mp3 player, maybe an audio Bible?
 
What book (other than the Bible and the CCC) has meant the most to you in your own spiritual journey? It might be very special to share that with your brother.

Betsy
 
If your brother is aged 17 or over, there is no greater gift than those that will keep him close to God.

A Catholic Bible, and/or the “Catechism of the Catholic Church, Second Edition” make great gifts if he does not already have them.
 
How about a statue of the Sacred Heart? A crucifix is always a great gift, and it doesn’t matter if he already has one–we have one in every room in the house except the bathrooms. A nice set of pictures of the Sacred Heart and the Immaculate Heart of Mary maybe?
 
I’ll probably go into a Catholic bookstore and browse.

Just to let you guys know, I’m very poor, so I can’t get anything elaborate. But most of the gifts that have been recommended aren’t elaborate, and I’ll see what’s available near me, keeping what you’ve said in mind :).
 
I got my confirmation sponsor who was my also my fiance and now my husband framed pictures of our confirmation saints that are up in our living room. We have a Celtic marriage cross in between the two. Kind of cool.
 
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