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SC_Shelley
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Why do girls, traditionally, where white for first Communion but not Confirmation?
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Big_Feet
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They do in our diocese!
But that is because confirmation and 1st communion occur usually during the same mass for children, who are often 3rd graders. (Our bishop has moved us to the ‘restored order’ of the sacraments of initiation)
When confirmed later (after one’s 1st communion) the color of the vestments of the clergy is often red, symbolizing the Holy Spirit, same with the vestments for Pentecost Sunday. So, one may see red garments at later-aged confirmations. Otherwise, I don’t think that there is a particular “dress” that those being confirmed wear.
But that is because confirmation and 1st communion occur usually during the same mass for children, who are often 3rd graders. (Our bishop has moved us to the ‘restored order’ of the sacraments of initiation)
When confirmed later (after one’s 1st communion) the color of the vestments of the clergy is often red, symbolizing the Holy Spirit, same with the vestments for Pentecost Sunday. So, one may see red garments at later-aged confirmations. Otherwise, I don’t think that there is a particular “dress” that those being confirmed wear.
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floresco
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White is a symbol for purity and innocence, red for the Holy Spirit and for martyrdom. At Confirmation we are strengthened by the Holy Spirit and aspire to faith like that of the martyrs.
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Indyann
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Pre-VaticanII , the girls did wear white for both Sacraments. First grade was First Holy Communion, 2nd grade Confirmation. So most everybody was able to wear the same dress. Then we also wore it for May Crownings also.
Then it was wisely decided that most kids were not ready for Comfirmation at 7-8 years of age. I know I wasn’t.
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27lw
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I recall reading “somewhere” that white is traditional for people receiving the sacraments. When I was received into the Church, they gave us white robe-like things to wear over our regular clothes at the Easter Vigil.
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Cojuanco
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On the other hand, our brothers in the Eastern Churches confirm children as infants. Along with what we would call First Communion.
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Iheartcoffee
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My parish had no particular clothing requirements for confirmation, but come to think of it I did wear a red and white outfit just because I liked it. I guess I was adhering to some of the traditional colors without even realizing it!
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babochka
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Yes, my children each wore white for First Communions and Chrismation (Confirmation). They were still wearing their Baptismal gowns. This is probably the most traditional practice, since the sacraments of initiation are given together; first Baptism, followed by Confirmation, then Holy Communion. In this case, the person would put on the white garment after Baptism, and still be wearing it when the other sacraments are received. The only exception to this practice is those who are Baptized as infants in the Latin Church.
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