Where can i find a simple book on catholocism?

[Matryoshka]

Thanks for that, it makes sense now as he told me there would be some other adults doing it also. This may sound silly but having the conformation as an adult, do you still dress up? or do people go along casually? I just remember my holy communion (20 years ago now!) wearing a big white dress and it was pretty formal. I also need to educate myself in that regard because dh asked me which saint i was going to choose for this and the only one i could think of is Saint Christopher (protector of children i think?). I really don't remember much as my catholic education onl went until about age 8.

[~Saram~]

Depends on your parish but usually you wear a nice outfit that you would normally wear to church and after the rites you are asked to go and change into your "initiation outfit" which is a white outfit of some sort. This is for those making baptisim as well - so obviously they get wet - thus the need to get changed. As you will be making confirmation but already have been baptised you might wear your 'new' outfit from the beginning. the idea of the white is to symbolised being reborn in Christ.

I don't think they do the Saints names anymore :-( Which is a shame as it was a lovely way for kids to learn about the Saints and their lives and who they would like to emulate.

Oh also when your kids go through each of the sacraments there will be parent information sessions and also a preparation period to learn about the sacramaent.

Hope that helps

[AnyDream]

MB, I was baptised and confirmed at age 11 and I recall the clothing was not important. Even for babies now wearing white is traditional but not 'compulsory'. There's a part in the baptism service where a white shawl/stole is placed on the person but that's it for the white. I know a lot of ppl make a big fussy dress spectacle out of First Communion but in my mind that's not what it's about either.

I think you should just wear what you feel well dressed in and don't worry about the 'white' aspect. Also, the Easter Vigil is a pretty big spectacular event (and usually quite late in the evening) so if you're not comfortable with that, speak to your priest about doing it another time.

BTW, found a fantastic Saint's database here.