Simons name was changed to Peter meaning rock and refers to Peter becoming the first pope.

Saint names for first communion. Note that the first part of the canon didnt actually say that the name had to be a saints name. Since First Communion is typically received around second grade it is appropriate that the patrons of First Communion. Many young boys and girls became famous for one thing their love of Christ Jesus in the Eucharist.

First Communion Confirmation. Shop First Communion Medals. Its important to learn about our Patron Saints and remember them in our prayers.

It is most common in many parts of the Latin Church tradition of the Catholic Church Lutheran Church and Anglican Communion other ecclesiastical provinces of these denominations administer a congregants First Communion after heshe receives confirmation. They believed in the true presence of Jesus in the Eucharist so much that they longed to receive him in Holy Communion. This is why in practice children were occasionally given baptismal names like Christian Grace and Faith.

Use this list of saint names for girls their meanings their Feast Days and information about their lives for naming babies or choosing a Confirmation Saint. 1777 rows Patron saints are chosen as special protectors or guardians over areas of life. Young Saints for Communicants.

Young Martyrs Saints. It merely said that the name had to be Christian. 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.

Therese Elizabeth Clare Catherine Teresa Rose Mary MacKillop Mary Cecilia Bernadette. Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati. Matthew Mark Luke John Peter Paul etc.