Note that the first part of the canon didnt actually say that the name had to be a saints name.

Saint names for first communion. And upon this rock I will build my church Matthew 1617-18. Young Martyrs Saints. This name change signified that God was making a covenant with Abraham that would make him the first of Gods people on earth.

Think of Bible names. It merely said that the name had to be Christian. It can be good to choose a name from an from your favorite religious order.

This is a supplement to Terry Modicas book Daily Prayers with the Saints which is available for download in an ebook from Catholic Digital Resources. Simons name was changed to Peter meaning rock and refers to Peter becoming the first pope. Young Saints for Communicants.

This is why in practice children were occasionally given baptismal names like Christian Grace and Faith. Dominic Francis Teresa Therese etc. Check your Catholic calendar.

First Communion Confirmation. Canonized Roman Catholic saints have been through a formal institutional process. In the early church children had to be 12 years old before making their holy communion this because.

Other ideas are to check lists that are found in Catholic liturgical calendars and the book Is it a Saints Name. Here are some great gifts for First Communion to keep your childs Patron Saint present in their life. A Martyr for the Blessed Sacrament.