Ready to bring a fresh, faith-filled twist to your Christmas gift-giving? We’ve rounded up 20 unique Catholic Christmas gifts that don’t just celebrate the season—they help deepen connections, encourage spiritual growth, and bring Christ into everyday moments. Whether it’s a spiritual retreat, a FOCUS SEEK experience, or a saint-of-the-month subscription, each of these gifts can help you share the love of Christ with family, friends, and maybe even yourself this Christmas!
1. Spiritual Retreat Experiences
Consider giving a gift certificate for an in-person or online spiritual retreat focused on prayer, discernment, or specific aspects of the faith. Explore FOCUS retreats to find one that would be meaningful for a family member or friend!
2. Catholic Book Club Subscription
Know a book-worm? Try out this monthly subscription from Sophia Institute. Even better, give this gift to multiple friends and start a book club!
3. Faith-Based Apps or Subscriptions
Gift subscriptions to Catholic apps (Hallow, Ascension) that offer daily prayers, meditation, or scripture reflections. For digital and physical subscription options, check out Magnificat and National Catholic Register.
4. Adult Coloring Books
Try this “Mysteries of the Rosary” one for your creative friends, or maybe for someone in your life who needs a little stress relief.
5. SEEK
Timed perfectly right after Christmas, give someone the gift of experiencing our SEEK conference. If you’ve attended before, you know how incredible it is; if not, this might be the year to treat yourself—and maybe a friend, too!
6. Pilgrimage Experiences
A great gift for family and friends of all ages, a pilgrimage is another unmissable experience for all Christians. And if you know someone who can’t travel, try out a virtual pilgrimage – a lot of them can be found for free on Youtube!
7. Mass-In-A-Box
A fun one for kids who love to play “Mass.” Try this one out.
8. Cooking Class or Recipe Book
Check out these five, from saint-themed meals to fine cuisine from the Vatican.
9. Saint Gifts
Think outside the box and get your recipient a gift from the town their favorite saint is from. You don’t have to travel to rural Italy to do this – there are plenty of online shops today where you can get authentic gifts.
Even though we may be shopping for Christmas gifts now, it’s still Advent, so why not get in the spirit with these 10 Advent Songs to Get You in The Spirit!
10. Faith-Based Board Games
Great for families, parishes, and schools, check out some options here and gift the gift of fun! Try out this “Guess Who” game featuring our favorite Catholic Saints!
11. Charity Donations
Make a donation in the recipient’s name to a Catholic charity or cause that resonates with them. If they’re passionate about FOCUS’s mission to evangelize, donate here!
12. Personalized Family Prayer Books
Create custom books that compile favorite prayers or family traditions, creating a legacy of faith. A great one to gift your parents!
13. Online Courses or Workshops
Enroll the recipient in a course about a specific aspect of Catholic teaching, theology, or spirituality. For teachers or clergy, try out Magis Center, and for everyone else, browse through the Augustine Institute.
14. Pope Leo Inspired Gifts
We’re all pretty excited about our new American pope, so spread the love with some fun Pope Leo themed gifts, like these stickers or this Bears x Pope Leo jersey.
15. Christian-Themed Tech Accessories
You get a phone case, you get a phone case! You can find a huge variety of phone cases and laptop sleeves online, featuring religious designs or quotes. Or, try out this super cute St. Anthony AirTag holder.
16. Online Retreat or Workshop Registration
Catholic Christmas gifts don’t have to be material – gift a registration for an online retreat or spiritual workshop for those who are either busy or unable to attend a retreat in-person.
17. Catholic Memes Gifts
For the Gen Zers in your family, these are bound to be a hit. For a Catholic twist on a classic, throw this tee in the Etsy cart, or tap into the famous “I Saw That” meme and order this mug.
19. Gift Cards
Not sure what to get someone on your list? Give them the freedom to choose with a gift card to a Catholic shop—this one offers plenty of variety!
20. Fund a FOCUS Missionary
Help support the mission of a FOCUS missionary in their impactful work.
Additional Resources
Need some more holiday inspiration? Check out these posts: 10 Advent Songs to Get You in The Spirit, What is Advent?
For even more great Catholic resources, check out our podcast, which features talks from our SEEK conference, and our YouTube channel for videos and more!
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