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During the celebration of Confirmation, instead of professing the Creed, those to be confirmed follow a special form of the renewal of Baptismal promises.

The ways of celebrating Confirmation vary as much as the gifts of the Holy Spirit. Some people celebrate Confirmation in their adolescence after many months of catechesis and service.

Going to Communion is a treasured privilege among Roman Catholics. Most of the faithful present themselves for the Eucharist at every Mass they attend.

Girls sharing Communion for the first time traditionally wear a white dress and veil. But the tradition is fairly recent, and the garment is not required.

To share in Communion for the first time, children must have "sufficient knowledge and careful preparation so as to understand the mystery of Christ according to their capacity."