Catholics. I am invited to a final vows ceremony for someone becoming a nun.?

Yes, it is like a wedding. I think you should go to your local Catholic book store/gift shop and talk to them. They will be very familiar with this and what gifts are appropriate.

Actually, go to this nun's blog. You can ask her questions and find links to other blogs. If you see some of the photos of the nuns in their rooms, they have extensive collections of books. Perhaps a special book of prayers with a nice cover? Again, check the blog and the book store. http://anunslife.org/

Becoming A Nun Ceremony

In a sense it is like a wedding ceremony. Nuns wear a wedding ring for that reason. Not everyone who attends will bring a gift. It depends on how close you are to her. Also keep in mind that most nuns take a vow of poverty, which means they cannot personally own something of any substantial value. She might appreciate a "spiritual bouquet", which is a card indicating prayers you will be offering on her behalf.

Yes, it's sort of like a wedding, and sort of like an ordination, but different.

You can bring a gift, but it would probably be more proper to bring her something she could use in her order. Religious sisters live in community, and they have very few personal items...plus they often have a rosary that comes with their habit. Most people bring cards with cash, and the cash is used to retire any debt that the sister might have prior to making her vows (like school loans) or to purchase habits, shoes, etc. for her needs.

If you want to give her something personal, you might consider a nicely bound diary or photo album or a book written by the saint whose name she is taking or something like that.

Please do not follow advice to give her a rosary, statue, or book. I made my final vows 5 years ago and although I appreciated the generosity of the people who gave me gifts I received nothing that was actually practical and useful. A week later I had given most of it away. A sister has very few possessions and little room to store anything. A nice card with a personal message is really most appreciated. If you feel that you must give a gift then a gift card to a nice restaurant, or a movie theater can provide for a welcome treat for the sister.

Hey I am a catholic. A rosery beads would be perfect! Oh and maybe a candel. Or saint cards ( picturse of saints and a prayer on the back) Oh best idea!!! Ask this person (if you can) if she prays the prayer Novena Prayer to Saint Theresa here it is

St. Therese, the little flower, pick me a rose from the heavenly garden and send it to me with a message of love. Ask God to grant the favor I implore and tell him I will love him each day more and more.Amen

And it is said if that person who says this prayer when she recivs a rose her prayer has been ansered. hey I would just give her rosery beads a pocket bible, candel and a rose. Perfect and Simple

Good Luck!!!

I agree with PaulCyp. A spiritual bouquet sounds like the perfect gift.

A gift is always nice. I would visit a Catholic gift shop, they have many ideas for gifts plus you will see alot to choose from. God Bless...