New Confirmation pledge will include a ban on vaping
A new way to stop vaping has been introduced From next year, a new vow will be added to the Confirmation pledge, one that hopes to prevent the use of vapes. Typically made at the ages of 12-13, the Irish Bishops’ Drugs Initiative Confirmation Pledge is made to abstain from alcohol and drugs. Now, vaping […]
1 year ago
Outrage after Dublin parish requests €60 for children to make confirmation
“The church won’t run on fresh air” Parents in Dublin are outraged after their local parish expected them to pay €60 for their children’s confirmation. The church, based in south Dublin, has asked parents to pay a contribution fee. Confirmation days already cost parents quite a hefty sum of money so they were less than […]
4 years ago
This shop is offering free Communion dresses to families who are struggling financially
Celebrating your Communion and Confirmation is pretty special to a lot of kids. However, it is now more expensive than ever before which can leave parents feeling extremely stressed. The financial strain that comes with these events is intense. Some parents are spending as much as €1000 for their child’s special day. They splash out […]
4 years ago
Dublin Archbishop gives Communions and Confirmations the go-ahead despite restrictions
“The format of such ceremonies should be adapted” The Archbishop of Dublin has given Communions and Confirmations the go-ahead despite current restrictions. Government and NPHET have both stressed that events like Communions and Confirmations should not be taking place at the moment, especially because of the social aspect involved in both events. However, the Archbishop […]
5 years ago
Priest will go ahead with Communions and Confirmations called “off” by Leo Varadkar
Varadkar said the sacraments were “off, unfortunately” during a press conference. A well-known Catholic priest has said he will defy Tánaiste Leo Varadkar’s instructions on the cancellation of Communions and Confirmations until his Bishop advises otherwise. Fr Michael Toomey, administrator of the parishes of Ardfinnan, Ballybacon and Grange, and Newcastle/Fourmilewater in the Diocese of Waterford […]
5 years ago
HSE calls for cancellation of First Communions and Confirmations due to Delta Variant strain
Do you think communion and confirmations should go ahead? Last year my son was one of the many children who had his communion cancelled and even though it’s a year since the pandemic first started, it looks like communions and confirmations might be cancelled this year too. Many schools and churches have been playing it […]
5 years ago