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Re: ya or nay for communion party theme
Posted by Momma2015
Posted by LuckyStar
Posted by JME78
Serving Mexican food and having cacti as centerpieces is not in anyway taking away from the religious sacrament. She is just looking to do something different and serve something that her son likes.
I guess I am not invited to the communion parties where everyone sits around and talks about Jesus.
This, 100%.
I don’t see why the type of food she serves or the decorations she puts up during dinner detracts from the sacrament.
How is it any different from those ridiculous candy tables or people who have magicians or whatever other entertainment during the communion party. Communion isn’t about candy or magic yet those seem to fly, no problem.
OP, I would love to go to a communion where I wasn’t forced to eat penne ala vodka and chicken franchese and stare at those hideous party city cross balloons, all in the name of the “theme” being communion.
ITA. And for anyone saying a Communion is a sacred event- so is a wedding. But so many people have themes and color schemes. I mean she's not having her kid wearing a sombrero on the altar. 
True but the suggestion of a cross (in essence a CRUCIFIX which is perhaps the most sacred symbol in Catholicism) as a pinata just goes to show that people really have no idea about what this sacrament means and the religion behind it.
(Not directing any of this at the OP of course, that wasn't her idea)
I just found that super super offensive as a Catholic.
We had our lunch for DD's Communion at an Italian restaurant. that doesn't mean we had Raviolis in the shape of Jesus, kwim?
Tact.
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Re: ya or nay for communion party theme
I like the idea of Mexican food since it‘s what your son wants.
Do not do a cross piñata. 
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Re: ya or nay for communion party theme
Posted by NervousNell
Posted by Momma2015
Posted by LuckyStar
Posted by JME78
Serving Mexican food and having cacti as centerpieces is not in anyway taking away from the religious sacrament. She is just looking to do something different and serve something that her son likes.
I guess I am not invited to the communion parties where everyone sits around and talks about Jesus.
This, 100%.
I don’t see why the type of food she serves or the decorations she puts up during dinner detracts from the sacrament.
How is it any different from those ridiculous candy tables or people who have magicians or whatever other entertainment during the communion party. Communion isn’t about candy or magic yet those seem to fly, no problem.
OP, I would love to go to a communion where I wasn’t forced to eat penne ala vodka and chicken franchese and stare at those hideous party city cross balloons, all in the name of the “theme” being communion.
ITA. And for anyone saying a Communion is a sacred event- so is a wedding. But so many people have themes and color schemes. I mean she's not having her kid wearing a sombrero on the altar.
True but the suggestion of a cross (in essence a CRUCIFIX which is perhaps the most sacred symbol in Catholicism) as a pinata just goes to show that people really have no idea about what this sacrament means and the religion behind it.
(Not directing any of this at the OP of course, that wasn't her idea)
I just found that super super offensive as a Catholic.
We had our lunch for DD's Communion at an Italian restaurant. that doesn't mean we had Raviolis in the shape of Jesus, kwim?
Tact.
The piñata, I agree, is too much.
But some cacti and colorful tablecloths? I just don’t see an issue with that.
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Re: ya or nay for communion party theme
Mexican food - yay
A smattering of cool decor/favors that people actually want like hot sauce - yay
Making it a Cinco de Mayo theme - nah
Having a cross piñata - you’re on the highway to hell
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Re: ya or nay for communion party theme
Posted by PearlJamChick
Mexican food - yay
A smattering of cool decor/favors that people actually want like hot sauce - yay
Making it a Cinco de Mayo theme - nah
Having a cross piñata - you’re on the highway to hell
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Re: ya or nay for communion party theme
Mexico in and of itself is extremely religious and Catholic; I am sure there are ways to incorporate the religious aspect in non-offensive ways. Like the movie Coco. I think you just need to find the right balance, I would add in some Mexican folk art crosses so the religious element isn't lost.
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ya or nay for communion party theme
I don't see why you can't serve the Mexican food but not have a "Mexican theme" to the party. We had my daughter's at my house with all real BBQ food from a local pit master but didn't make it a "BBQ theme". We just did pretty teal and purple balloons and teal tablecloths. I just kinda agree that the party is about the sacrament and not a theme
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Re: ya or nay for communion party theme
Posted by NervousNell
Posted by Momma2015
Posted by LuckyStar
Posted by JME78
Serving Mexican food and having cacti as centerpieces is not in anyway taking away from the religious sacrament. She is just looking to do something different and serve something that her son likes.
I guess I am not invited to the communion parties where everyone sits around and talks about Jesus.
This, 100%.
I don’t see why the type of food she serves or the decorations she puts up during dinner detracts from the sacrament.
How is it any different from those ridiculous candy tables or people who have magicians or whatever other entertainment during the communion party. Communion isn’t about candy or magic yet those seem to fly, no problem.
OP, I would love to go to a communion where I wasn’t forced to eat penne ala vodka and chicken franchese and stare at those hideous party city cross balloons, all in the name of the “theme” being communion.
ITA. And for anyone saying a Communion is a sacred event- so is a wedding. But so many people have themes and color schemes. I mean she's not having her kid wearing a sombrero on the altar.
True but the suggestion of a cross (in essence a CRUCIFIX which is perhaps the most sacred symbol in Catholicism) as a pinata just goes to show that people really have no idea about what this sacrament means and the religion behind it.
(Not directing any of this at the OP of course, that wasn't her idea)
I just found that super super offensive as a Catholic.
We had our lunch for DD's Communion at an Italian restaurant. that doesn't mean we had Raviolis in the shape of Jesus, kwim?
Tact.
Oh I totally would not do a cross pinata. That's not cool, IMO. But the OP didn't suggest that- I think she's just thinking brighter and more festive rather than blue, crosses, silver, rosary beads, ya know?
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Re: ya or nay for communion party theme
My bestie did this!! But it was at a Mexican restaurant. And it was SUPER fun!
ETA: do people think big reception hall or Italian restaurants are more holy? LMAO
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Re: ya or nay for communion party theme
Posted by Straightarrow
My bestie did this!! But it was at a Mexican restaurant. And it was SUPER fun!
ETA: do people think big reception hall or Italian restaurants are more holy? LMAO
It's not the venue that is in question. Or the food choice.
It's more of the idea of a theme and making it about the date- cinco de mayo- than about the sacrament itself.
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Re: ya or nay for communion party theme
Oh I totally would not do a cross pinata. That's not cool, IMO. But the OP didn't suggest that- I think she's just thinking brighter and more festive rather than blue, crosses, silver, rosary beads, ya know?
Don't worry I am not doing a across piñata- or any piñata for that matter.
It is going to be a very low key back yard party for immediate family- 20 people at most.
I am not going to go overboard on the "theme". Maybe that was the wrong word to use. I jsut wanted to see what everyone thought on Mexican food and not your traditional colors of baby blue and silver.
Thank you for your input!
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Re: ya or nay for communion party theme
Posted by NervousNell
Posted by Straightarrow
My bestie did this!! But it was at a Mexican restaurant. And it was SUPER fun!
ETA: do people think big reception hall or Italian restaurants are more holy? LMAO
It's not the venue that is in question. Or the food choice.
It's more of the idea of a theme and making it about the date- cinco de mayo- than about the sacrament itself.
So I reiterate my question, I live in the land of BIG PARTIES for Communions. So, if it has a DJ, a candy table, giveaways, THAT is celebrating the sacrament?
it's probably all blasphemy 
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Re: ya or nay for communion party theme
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Oh I totally would not do a cross pinata. That's not cool, IMO. But the OP didn't suggest that- I think she's just thinking brighter and more festive rather than blue, crosses, silver, rosary beads, ya know?
Don't worry I am not doing a across piñata- or any piñata for that matter.
It is going to be a very low key back yard party for immediate family- 20 people at most.
I am not going to go overboard on the "theme". Maybe that was the wrong word to use. I jsut wanted to see what everyone thought on Mexican food and not your traditional colors of baby blue and silver.
Thank you for your input!
Do it. I am telling you, my best friend did it and it was great. Her DS still wore the white suit, everyone looked nice, but it was a lot of fun
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NervousNell
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Re: ya or nay for communion party theme
Posted by Straightarrow
Posted by NervousNell
Posted by Straightarrow
My bestie did this!! But it was at a Mexican restaurant. And it was SUPER fun!
ETA: do people think big reception hall or Italian restaurants are more holy? LMAO
It's not the venue that is in question. Or the food choice.
It's more of the idea of a theme and making it about the date- cinco de mayo- than about the sacrament itself.
So I reiterate my question, I live in the land of BIG PARTIES for Communions. So, if it has a DJ, a candy table, giveaways, THAT is celebrating the sacrament?
it's probably all blasphemy
Honestly, I personally don't believe in that either.
Mini weddings, expensive dresses to make the girls look like mini child brides, and then never in church again after the big party is over.
The behavior of people in church for the communions shows me that most of them haven't been in one in years and probably never will be again until the next big "party"
But to each their own.
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NervousNell
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Re: ya or nay for communion party theme
Posted by noni882
Oh I totally would not do a cross pinata. That's not cool, IMO. But the OP didn't suggest that- I think she's just thinking brighter and more festive rather than blue, crosses, silver, rosary beads, ya know?
Don't worry I am not doing a across piñata- or any piñata for that matter.
It is going to be a very low key back yard party for immediate family- 20 people at most.
I am not going to go overboard on the "theme". Maybe that was the wrong word to use. I jsut wanted to see what everyone thought on Mexican food and not your traditional colors of baby blue and silver.
Thank you for your input!
Honestly, what you describe sounds perfect.
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Re: ya or nay for communion party theme
I knew someone who did a Communion/Cinco De mayo/Kentucky Derby theme and the actual invitation was a play on words of all three 
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Re: ya or nay for communion party theme
Posted by NervousNell
Posted by Straightarrow
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Posted by Straightarrow
My bestie did this!! But it was at a Mexican restaurant. And it was SUPER fun!
ETA: do people think big reception hall or Italian restaurants are more holy? LMAO
It's not the venue that is in question. Or the food choice.
It's more of the idea of a theme and making it about the date- cinco de mayo- than about the sacrament itself.
So I reiterate my question, I live in the land of BIG PARTIES for Communions. So, if it has a DJ, a candy table, giveaways, THAT is celebrating the sacrament?
it's probably all blasphemy
Honestly, I personally don't believe in that either.
Mini weddings, expensive dresses to make the girls look like mini child brides, and then never in church again after the big party is over.
The behavior of people in church for the communions shows me that most of them haven't been in one in years and probably never will be again until the next big "party"
But to each their own.
We're saying the same thing
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Re: ya or nay for communion party theme
Posted by PearlJamChick
Mexican food - yay
A smattering of cool decor/favors that people actually want like hot sauce - yay
Making it a Cinco de Mayo theme - nah
Having a cross piñata - you’re on the highway to hell
lmao to highway to hell but I agree, I like the cactus centerpiece idea but I woudn't do an all out cinco de mayo theme
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ya or nay for communion party theme
lol my bad on the cross shaped pinata- didn't really think that one through all the way! hahahaha... with that said, I went to catholic school my whole life and the whole rest of this party theme idea is in no way offensive to me.
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Re: ya or nay for communion party theme
Posted by LuckyStar
Posted by JME78
Serving Mexican food and having cacti as centerpieces is not in anyway taking away from the religious sacrament. She is just looking to do something different and serve something that her son likes.
I guess I am not invited to the communion parties where everyone sits around and talks about Jesus.
This, 100%.
I don’t see why the type of food she serves or the decorations she puts up during dinner detracts from the sacrament.
How is it any different from those ridiculous candy tables or people who have magicians or whatever other entertainment during the communion party. Communion isn’t about candy or magic yet those seem to fly, no problem.
OP, I would love to go to a communion where I wasn’t forced to eat penne ala vodka and chicken franchese and stare at those hideous party city cross balloons, all in the name of the “theme” being communion.
I have never heard of candy tables(unless for favors) or magicians type things at communions being a “norm”. I don’t think “communion” is a theme either. We will be having lasagna, chicken and probably decorations that may include religious emblems such as a cross, I hope my guests will not be dissapointed.
I think Mexican food and some subtle colorful decor is fine, I really mean I wouldn’t take it too far like Cross piñatas and a Mariachi band.
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Re: ya or nay for communion party theme
I'm all for serving Mexican food, sounds delish, but I would not go for the all out Cinco de Mayo theme as it just seems a little tacky and out of place for a communion celebration. That being said, it's a really cute and fun theme for a party so maybe table that idea for his birthday! 
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Re: ya or nay for communion party theme
I did the same thing for my daughter who's Communion was on 5/3 which was a Saturday evening mass.
She loved it and people don't really care one way or the other.
She was dancing on a table in the backyard and we had the pool open and heated. It was a fun party.
ETA: I did not do a Cinco De Mayo theme as in there were no decorations or pinatas. It was just the food.
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Re: ya or nay for communion party theme
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Idk...I think having a theme for a communion party seems odd. I might serve Mexican food but that’s about it.
I agree. Isnt a communion the theme!??
I agree. This all makes me very uncomfortable. I don’t really get tying in a Mexican cultural victory with a celebration of a Holy sacrament. I think it’s also a little confusing to a second grader who went to religious education and learned all their prayers to achieve this sacrament.
It really doesn't take away from the sacrament at all. She is still celebrating the sacrament and will hopefully continue to take communion during regular mass. Everyone celebrates differently...some have huge formal affairs and some have small family dinners...they are all a celebration of the sacrament.
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Re: ya or nay for communion party theme
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Posted by JME78
Serving Mexican food and having cacti as centerpieces is not in anyway taking away from the religious sacrament. She is just looking to do something different and serve something that her son likes.
I guess I am not invited to the communion parties where everyone sits around and talks about Jesus.
This, 100%.
I don’t see why the type of food she serves or the decorations she puts up during dinner detracts from the sacrament.
How is it any different from those ridiculous candy tables or people who have magicians or whatever other entertainment during the communion party. Communion isn’t about candy or magic yet those seem to fly, no problem.
OP, I would love to go to a communion where I wasn’t forced to eat penne ala vodka and chicken franchese and stare at those hideous party city cross balloons, all in the name of the “theme” being communion.
I have never heard of candy tables(unless for favors) or magicians type things at communions being a “norm”. I don’t think “communion” is a theme either. We will be having lasagna, chicken and probably decorations that may include religious emblems such as a cross, I hope my guests will not be dissapointed.
I think Mexican food and some subtle colorful decor is fine, I really mean I wouldn’t take it too far like Cross piñatas and a Mariachi band.
I feel like every spring there’s 15 posts on here asking for entertainment ideas for communion parties.
I’m sure your party will be lovely. I was just trying to get across the point that we don’t have to be cookie cutter when it comes to our celebrations. If you want lasagna and crosses, great. I love lasagna. I just don’t understand why an idea that isn’t the “norm” is attacked. There is nothing “sacrilegious” about plopping a cactus on a table at a communion party.
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ya or nay for communion party theme
Also, for anyone who is so up in arms about a religious event having a theme, have you never been to a bar/bat mitzvah?
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