A Guide to the Perfect Catholic Christmas Gifts

It's the most wonderful time of the year...but also the most stressful if you have a long gift list to shop for! Remember the reason for the season and consider adding some thoughtful Catholic gifts to Santa's bag this year. Need some ideas? Keep reading for the perfect Catholic gifts for everyone on your list!

Christmas Gifts for Kids

1. Tactile Play Sets

Bring the faith alive for your little ones with Catholic-inspired play sets. Children can gain a deeper appreciation for the Eucharist as they 'play Mass', just like St. Therese of Lisieux did, with this wooden Mass kit. Or perhaps gift them this handy church magnet set that's perfect for your Mass bag. For the littlest hands, keep them busy with these Catholic wooden blocks.

Look at all children's toys and games here.

2. Rosaries

A perfect children's gift for pretty much an occasion is a rosary. If you're buying for a newborn, consider a chewable rosary for those teething days. For a slightly older child, maybe it's time for a nicer, wooden rosary, a step up from the plastic ones handed out at school or church. For the adolescent, a beautiful, heirloom rosary would be a gift they could cherish their whole life.

Look at all children's rosaries here.

3. Catholic Books

You can never go wrong with gifting books to help build a family's Catholic library! Virtues of the Saints: 15 Heavenly Habits for Children teaches kids about building virtue through wonderful stories of the saints, accompanied by beautiful drawings. Older readers won't want to put down the Will Wilder series by EWTN anchor Raymond Arroyo. Toddlers can get acquainted early with Scripture with The Word of the Lord or A Child's Bible.

Look at all children's books here.

Christmas Gifts for Women

1. Marian Gifts

Any Catholic woman would love beautiful reminders of Our Lady throughout her daily life. Buying for a coffee drinker? Consider this Our Lady of Guadalupe mug. Maybe she's considering setting up a home altar; give her this framed Our Lady of Perpetual Help to add to it. A nice Marian statue, like this one of her Immaculate Heart, would be a sweet little touch to a kitchen windowsill.

Look at our Marian collection here.

2. Catholic Personal Care Products

Every woman likes to be pampered now and then! For those times of R&R, she's sure to love our Immaculate Waters collection, a collection of hand and body soaps, bar soaps, and lotions infused with water from Lourdes. Make her prayer time special with a nice scented candle and a prayer journal.

Look at our personal care collection here.

3. Catholic Devotionals and Books

Catholic devotionals and books are the perfect gift for the woman who likes to spend her quiet moments in prayer and thought. Any woman, but especially those with children, could benefit from the comprehensive devotional Mother Love. The Theology of Home book collection provides inspiration for creating a beautiful Catholic home. A Catholic classic, like Story of a Soul, would be the perfect spiritual companion for the woman trying to find peace in her daily life. 

Look at our book collection here.

4. Catholic Jewelry

When in doubt, buy jewelry! From dainty necklaces to sparkling bracelets, from miraculous medals to beautiful earrings, you can't go wrong with gifting that special woman in your life a reminder of God's love that she can wear. 

Look at our jewelry collection here.

Christmas Gifts for Men

1. Saintly Gifts

Every man needs a strong male role model, and the Catholic Church has no dearth of masculine men living for Christ. He can learn about some of those men while making fun cocktails from Drinking with the Saints: A Sinner's Guide to a Happy Holy Hour. Or adorn his bedside table or office desk with a framed St. Joseph print or St. Benedict crucifix.

2. Rosaries

Give your husband, dad, or son a sturdy rosary that he can carry around at all times. Some options include this jujube wood rosary, this St. Michael rosary, or this tiger-eye beaded rosary.

Look at all our rosaries here.

3. Miscellaneous Tools

If he's handy (or if he's not!), give him a gift that can be put to use. Our wallet multi-tool can fit right in his pocket; so can this multi-tool EDC pen. Does he like to drink coffee while working in the garage? Gift him this sturdy tumbler. And don't forget this beard balm to keep his beard in good shape while he works!

Christmas Gifts for Religious

1. Sock Religious Socks

No one can resist these whimsical Catholic socks! Check out all our different styles.

2. Keepsake Box

This special keepsake box will be a reminder to your priest that you truly appreciate him!

3. Spiritual Books

A good spiritual book is nourishment for the soul, and a wonderful gift for that priest or nun in your life! Some good options, especially for priests, are Alter Christus, Jesus and the Old Testament Roots of the Priesthood, Christ, Science, and Reason: What We Can Know About Jesus, Mary, and Miracles, and Archbishop Sheen's Book of Sacraments.

Happy shopping and Merry Christmas!