What are the best catholic gift ideas?
The tradition of giving gifts goes back to the Nativity. The three wise men followed the bright star of Bethlehem to meet the baby Jesus in Bethlehem. Known as King Balthasar (from Arabia), King Melchior (from Persia), and King Gaspar (from India), they brought gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh to Jesus and recognized Him as the Son of God.
Today, we imitate the sages by giving gifts to our loved ones and expressing our love and gratitude to others. As you understand gift-giving this season, remember that praying for someone is always a beautiful and thoughtful gift we can give to others.
Catholic gifts for men
As someone who shows love by giving gifts, I enjoy finding the perfect present for my loved ones. Want to know some of my favorite things to give my Catholic friends? Below are some of my favorite gifts.
Religious Books
Religious books will be the best choice for any Catholic people. There are many fantastic Catholic books, but you can’t go wrong with the writings of Jacques Philippe, Scott Hahn, Jeff Cavins, Fr. Michael Gaitley, Ralph Martin, and the Saints.
Catholic Courses
Along the lines of learning about the faith, there are plenty of good courses available online for Catholics who want to go deeper.
https://www.catechismclass.com/
Crucifix necklace
Some men may prefer something more subdued and others may want something more obvious. Anyway, a good crucifix necklace is something every Catholic should have.
https://catholicshop.com/crucifixes/
Catholic Conferences
If your budget and season of life allow, a Catholic conference will be a real boost to your Catholic men’s faith.
Rosary bracelet
A full rosary bracelet is pretty easy to carry anywhere, but some people appreciate a smaller option. A pocket rosary or rosary bracelet is a loop of single-decade beads of rosary, making it pocket-sized and easy to carry in everyday life. These options usually make it possible to thumb through the prayer with one hand, making it easy to pray the rosary anywhere – even walking from one point to another.
Catholic gifts for women
If you’re looking for a gift for women who’ve been baptized, they’ve gone through some or all of the RCIA process, so check out our suggestions below for Holy Communion and Confirmation gifts. A wall crucifix or a memorial frame can still be great options; Additionally, consider something like a custom rosary, a crucifix necklace, or a book of reflections and prayers to encourage prayer habits and help them grow in faith.
Catholic Gifts for Children
A wall crucifix
Without Christ’s sacrifice, we have no hope of eternal salvation, but without baptism, we cannot know Christ fully. I a wall crucifix because a crucifix placed on a wall is less likely to be damaged by a curious child learning things 🙂
https://houseofjoppa.com/collections/crosses-crucifixes
A commemorative frame
Special frames and photographs are a good reminder of baptism, especially for those who were baptized as children and do not remember the event. This is a special option for godparents to give their godchild so they have a reminder of your important connection.
https://www.catholiccompany.com/picture-frames-and-photo-albums-c440
Books on Baptism
You might not expect a child to remember their baptism, but there’s no denying that it’s an incredibly important part of their life. There are some great children’s books on baptism that help explain why they were baptized.
https://www.catholiccompany.com/
In lieu of gifts
If you can’t buy gifts this season, remember that you can always serve in someone’s honor or pray for them — those are gifts too! Here are some gifts for your friends and family this Advent and Christmas that cost nothing or nothing:
Light a candle at Mass for someone and call to let them know. Make a homemade Christmas card and write a letter by hand; Getting a handwritten note in this digital age can mean a lot to someone!
Let me know in the comments what are your gift ideas!
