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Looking for that perfect gift with a hint of faith?
Gift-giving occasions are always around - birthdays, holidays, saint days, special Sacraments, just to name a few. Have you ever been to, say a Confirmation party, and wondered what the recipient was going to do with five crucifixes, two medals, and three red rosaries? Unique gifts are out there, if you know where to look. Gift giving can speak volumes. Just the giving of a gift itself is special. However, it can easily be made more special by a little effort to find something with meaning and class. Top Picks:Children - The Picture Bible, by Iva Hoth and Andre Le Blanc - This is a great Bible for ages 8 and up. Done in a cartoon-like format, this presentation of the Bible is presented in a manner that is fun for kids to read. Even though it looks cool, it also is useful as the vivid format helps kids link images with stories. Children will remember their Bible stories long after they have grown up. (Note - This is not a Catholic Bible, but as it is not a complete Bible anyways - meaning it is not a chapter and verse presentation - this is a small matter). Rosaries - Beads of Mercy offers unique rosaries, chaplets, and bracelets. Sure, every Catholic receives a rosary at some point, but these are special. Rosaries created in the memory of Mother Teresa (blue and white beads), guardian angels (pink beads, cherub wing Pater beads, pewter cherub), and a "Living Bread" rosary to honor the Eucharist are just a few examples of the creative pieces to be found here. These will be used and treasured for a long time. General - Full of Grace Spirited Shopping offers jewelery, crosses, medals, and clothes among other things. These items are fun, attractive, and appealing. Of particular note is the jewelery offered from this site - like the "Jonah" necklace for tweens or teens, the Blessed Mother Antique Charm Necklace, or the Hip Clay Faith bracelets for kids. There are many choices, sorted by products or by occassion. Publication - There is nothing like receiving a gift that keep on giving. Magazine subscriptions are never out of style. There are many good faith choices out there. One of the best is the Magnificat. Magnificat is a publication that provides daily Mass readings, and morning and evening prayers for about one month in each issue. This monthly liturgical prayer book is a great way to support someone in their faith. Available in English or French, and in adult format or a special kid's edition, MagnifiKid, this is a great gift for Catholics. Personal Cross - Holding Cross is a company that began by making special small crosses that are perfect for holding. Carved out of wood, each cross is slightly different, making the crosses very personal. The choices of wood types are dizzying, and come at a range of prices. These are ideal for anyone who is ill, in need of comfort, or really for any occassion. The company has branched out into other products well worth looking at, like prayer cubes for the table or wall crosses. Finding a unique, faith-based gift for any occasion is easy and fun to do.
The copyright of the article Unique Catholic Gifts in Catholicism is owned by Christine Alcott. Permission to republish Unique Catholic Gifts in print or online must be granted by the author in writing.
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