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Posted: March 23 2006 at 2:56pm | IP Logged Quote JennGM
My sister is sponsoring a mother and daughter this Easter to come into the Church. They are receiving Baptism, Holy Eucharist and Confirmation -- the works. She's trying to think of appropriate gifts. They already have missals, bibles, prayerbooks and catechism.

Crucifixes come to mind. San Damiano image in particular if I can get the accompanying explanation of the symbolism (catechism in pictures).

I also am thinking continued reading material. Rome Sweet Home by the Hahns is one.

Any other suggestions?

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Posted: March 23 2006 at 4:07pm | IP Logged Quote Karen E.
Jenn,

When I came into the Church, my best friend gave me a beautiful crown of thorns, which I put out every Lent. It looks similar to the one at this link. I also linked to some other ones at this entry on my blog

When my husband came into the Church, some friends gave him a small statue of the Pieta, similar to this one although I have to say, I haven't found online a reproduction that looks quite as exquisite as the one she gave us. (And, I know she wouldn't have spent a fortune, but it is a beautiful one.)

I love the San Damiano crucifix as well -- that would be lovely, too.

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When my husband was received into the church he received a beautiful framed House Blessing with an image of the Sacred Heart on it. It was a wonderful gift. He received two beautiful rosaries; a statue of St. Michael the Archangel and a lovely Pieta.

Try the Leaflet Missal Company here, they have some lovely things.

How about a good Catholic movie? The Reluctant Saint comes to mind but there are many.



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Posted: March 24 2006 at 8:28am | IP Logged Quote momwise
JennGM wrote:

I also am thinking continued reading material. Rome Sweet Home by the Hahns is one?


I'd go with the sacramentals that people are suggesting. Another nice one would be a holy water font. But a crucifix is the most basic visual home decoration and you definitely want to be sure they have one.

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If they are gardeners they might like an outdoor statue of St Francis, St Joseph, or Mary.

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