What's the going rate for confirmation money (Godchild)

Deskjockey · 25-04-2013 2:00pm

Charming.

MurdyWurdy · 25-04-2013 2:04pm

My cousin did hers last week and the amount of envelopes handed over was unreal. I just got her a €20 voucher. I didn't want to get anything but felt I had to. I just don't understand why you're expected to give money . For what reason?

In my church you might a bible from your godparents as a gift but no money, and no big parties afterwards. I chose not to make mine as it's done when you 're a bit older and by then I had no interest. I thought about getting my cousin a bible just to see what would happen but decided against it!

rgmmg · 25-04-2013 2:24pm

I got £10 and a Cross pen for mine from my sponsor in 1988. I thought Cross pens were only ever handed out as consolation prizes in Where in The World/Murphy's Micro Quizzm :pac:

Say Your Number · 25-04-2013 2:40pm

HardLuckWoman wrote: »

I got €0 from my godmother. Not even a card

Living up to your username.

looking_around · 25-04-2013 2:42pm

nothing >.>. I hated giving money then, and I hate it now. talk about the easiest money kids ever make

. and they supposed to be all believing and religious.

I laugh at parents, who swear their kid isn't doing it just for the money.

ruthloss · 25-04-2013 2:47pm

Godchild=£100.
Relatives=£ 50.
Workmates Kids=Card & £20.

Deskjockey · 25-04-2013 7:39pm

ruthloss wrote: »

Godchild=£100.
Relatives=£ 50.
Workmates Kids=Card & £20.

Out of interest what do you give friends as a wedding present- €350??

sungear · 25-04-2013 9:47pm

ruthloss wrote: »

Godchild=£100.
Relatives=£ 50.
Workmates Kids=Card & £20.

why would anyone come looking for money off their workmates for a childs communion or confirmation?
Do parents actively look for money for this?

Lorne Malvo · 26-03-2023 3:18pm

How much is acceptable for a nephew these days?

knucklehead6 · 26-03-2023 4:43pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120402999#Comment_120402999

I don’t think you’re allowed buy children anymore

freshpopcorn · 26-03-2023 4:57pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120402699#Comment_120402699

Honestly €50 to €100 I'd say.

Maybe if you were very close or felt like he dissevered something extra you could do that.

Also if you couldn't afford €50.

€20 would be fine.

DubDani · 27-03-2023 2:00pm

How many godchildren do most of you have to make this such a big deal? I always assumed most people will have one godchild, often a niece/nephew, so there are only a few events (Communion, 18th Birthday & maybe Graduation) throughout their life where some exceptional gifting comes into the equation.

Anyway, it will probably depend on how close you are to your godchild and their parents and on your financial resources. If you are close with your godchild and can afford it I would think 100 would be a nice amount. If you somehow are not close to the Godchild and don't see her/him regularly then I would say 50.

I personally never gave money, but instead booked activities for the two of us to enjoy. Got us concert tickets for his confirmation, had a fun weekend away for his communion and went for a trip abroad for his 18th. It was never about the money, but about the memories.

Potential-Monke · 27-03-2023 10:51pm

Give them nothing, and that'll teach them an invaluable life lesson: you don't always get what you expect!

What's the going rate for confirmation money (Godchild)

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