When the Christmas season comes around each year, many of us want to give the Catholic men in our lives presents that will help them grow closer to God.
But it can be hard to know what devotional items will actually help them versus what will just sit collecting dust in a drawer for years to come.
Part of the reason why it’s so hard to find the perfect gifts for our loved ones is because every person we know is at a different stage in their spiritual development.
And while something like a full-length rosary might make a great gift for a man well-versed in the faith, it might be outright intimidating for someone who’s newly Catholic.
So as we look ahead to gift giving this Christmas, it’s important to prayerfully consider where our family and friends are in their own spiritual development to guide us in finding the best gifts for them.
(And that means where they are right now, not where they or we think they should be.)
To help you find the right devotional gifts for your loved ones, we’ve put together this gift guide with the needs of the Catholic man in mind.
Whether you’re buying for a newly practicing Catholic or one well-versed in the spiritual life, you’ll be able to find just what he needs to help him grow in relationship with God in the New Year.
For the Newly Practicing Catholic Man:
5 Essential Gifts to Help Him Pray All Year Long
Handmade Brazilian Imbuia Desktop Crucifix
It’s so important to see physical reminders like our Desktop Crucifix throughout the day to remind us to orient our lives towards God. Because of its small size, this sturdy crucifix featuring a St. Benedict Medal is a great addition for the office, the home, or even a dorm room.
Get this crucifix for the Catholic man in your life today.
Set of 7 Illustrated Catholic Prayer Cards
These prayer cards (illustrated by our friends at Baritus Catholic) are perfect for men new to the faith who are just learning how to pray and don’t know where to begin. These seven prayers will give your loved one the words to pray, especially on those days when prayer doesn’t come easy. This set includes prayers to the Holy Spirit, the Sacred Heart, and St. Joseph, Terror of Demons among others.
Click below to order the entire set now.
Justice Pocket Rosary
It can be daunting to pray the entire full-length rosary if you’re new to the Church. So daunting that some people don’t pray any part of it at all. We’ve made the Justice Pocket Rosary smaller by design so that your loved one can commit to praying even if it’s just one decade a day.
Help the Catholic man in your life start praying with this portable pocket rosary.
My Complete Rosary Prayer Book
This book is my go-to suggestion for anyone new to the rosary who needs help learning the prayers. It explains how to pray the rosary in an easy-to-follow format. Plus it includes sacred artwork and thought-provoking meditations to guide you through the mysteries.
Grab this handy book by clicking below.
Joseph’s Armor Rosary
The Joseph’s Armor Rosary will help your loved one grow closer to Jesus through the intercession of the Blessed Mother and her spouse, St. Joseph. This rosary comes with one of our custom St. Joseph the Guardian centerpieces and makes a great gift for fathers, those in need of a father, and those seeking to “put on the armor of God” (Eph. 6:11) in their lives.
Order this rosary to help your loved one pray with St. Joseph in 2025.
For the Seasoned Catholic Man:
Top Devotional Gift Ideas to Arm Him for Spiritual Battle
St. Michael Defender Rosary
This popular rosary is made for people who realize the reality of spiritual warfare in the world around us and want to fight the battle valiantly. The St. Michael Defender Rosary features our Sword and Spirit Crucifix to remind your loved one to keep fighting for whatever is true and good in this life.
Grab this rosary so your Catholic man can defend himself in spiritual battle all year long.
Surrender Rosary
Even the strongest amongst us can feel hopeless at times, especially when we’re battling things out of our control. The Surrender Rosary comes with our custom Our Lady Untier of Knots centerpiece to help your loved one find consolation in the intercession of Our Blessed Mother.
Get this rosary to help your loved one navigate the knots of everyday life.
St. Francis Home Altar
Are you looking for a Catholic gift for someone who travels frequently? This is it. Our St. Francis Home Altar was created to help our customers easily make space for prayer wherever life takes them. Plus it comes with its own customized box so your loved one can pack it up and take it with him without worrying about damaging it along the way.
Get this altar in time for his next travel trip.
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Brown Scapular
This scapular made by our friends at scapulars.com is perfect for anyone with a devotion to Our Lady. It is created to last for the long haul with strong American paracord and soft Australian merino wool.
Clothe your loved one in Our Lady’s protection in 2025.
What devotional item is best for the Catholic man in your life?
Picking the right Christmas gift for others is made easier when we prayerfully contemplate where our loved ones are in their spiritual journey. With the guidance of the Holy Spirit, we can find the devotional items and religious gifts that will best help them encounter our generous and patient God in the New Year.
You can explore the Catholic Woodworker’s entire collection of handmade rosaries and other devotionals by clicking here. And if you’re looking for some suggestions on good Catholic books to gift this season, we’ve got you covered there too. Check out my top picks here.
To Jesus Through Mary,
Jonathan
