Communion and confirmation are both important rituals in the Christian tradition, but they have different meanings and are practised in different Christian denominations.
What is the significance of table decorations for confirmation and communion? The table decorations for confirmation and communion fulfil various purposes and help to celebrate the special occasion appropriately. It emphasises the solemnity of the event and creates a festive atmosphere that gives guests the feeling of being part of a significant moment. The inclusion of religious symbols such as crosses, doves or Bible verses emphasises the spiritual significance of the confirmation and reinforces the connection to the Christian faith.
At the same time, the table decorations can also reflect the personality of the confirmand by incorporating personal objects or colours that are important to the confirmand. This makes the ceremony even more personal and individualised. In addition, the table decoration symbolises the community and the feeling of togetherness by bringing family and friends together to honour and celebrate the confirmand.

Religious symbols: Incorporate religious symbols such as crosses, doves (symbolising the Holy Spirit) or Bible verses into the decorations to emphasise the spiritual significance of the confirmation.

Flowers: Fresh flowers or flower arrangements add colour and freshness to the table decorations. You can choose flowers that match the confirmation candidate's favourite flower or reflect the colours of the confirmation theme.

Place cards or place cards: Personalised place cards or place cards with the names of the guests add an individual touch to the table decorations and help to organise the seating arrangements.

Photo collages or mementos: Add personal elements such as photo collages with pictures of the confirmand, mementos or other personal items to make the celebration even more personal.

What is the significance of confirmation?

Confirmation is a celebration in the church, especially in the Protestant church, where young people who were baptised as babies say publicly that they want to belong to the Christian community. This usually happens when they are between 14 and 16 years old. At the ceremony, they receive a blessing and often say what they believe in themselves.