Friends — this time of year is such a balance. We want to find the right gifts for friends and family as a way to show our love — but we also don’t want to forget that the only gift that matters is Christ!
I wrote this “Guide to the (Gift) Guides” in the hope that it saves you time finding gifts so you spend more time being present with family and serving Christ in those around you this Advent. I also really like a good list, so a list about lists must be a good idea, right? -Kassie
The Young Catholic Woman Gift Guide - Link here
Lovely ideas for women of all ages in your life! I’ve especially been eyeing the 5 Year Journal that lets you keep a journal and compare yearly responses.
Catholic Women in Business Gift Guide - Link here
This is one of the most extensive lists I’ve come across, with 50+ ideas! I also love the mission of this organization and had the pleasure last year to meet Elise, one of their leadership team members, who is creating something special with this team!
UCatholic Gift Guide - Link here
This gift guide is downloadable from their website, with 15+ pages organized “for the foodie”, “for the scholar”, etc…The book-lover in me can’t help but highlight two of the great book options included - The Monk Manual and The Mindful Catholic, which both wonderfully remind us that we find God in the present moment.
Catholic Relief Services Gift Guide - Link here
I actually found this one from another list (friends, this is a rabbit hole! Time box yourselves!) - but I’m so glad I found it! Each purchase here is from a company with ethical practices and a the CRS gift guide is a great way to support their ongoing service work.
The Catholic Gentleman Gift Guide - Link here
Between my brothers, my dad, and my husband, I’m often at a loss for what to gift the men in my life - good thing this list has them curated! I love that this list features Hallow, a guided prayer app that makes it easy to make prayer a routine. When I’m having trouble with my prayer routine, I’ve found using Hallow is the perfect way to reinvigorate my prayer life.
Blessed is She Gift Guide - Link here
This guide features all Catholic, women-owned small businesses! What’s more to love?
The National Catholic Register Gift Guide - Link here
30 great ideas, organized by whether you’re buying for her, for him, for kids, etc. Excited about the First Faith Treasury board book ideas for my baby niece and nephew!
Our Sunday Visitor Gift Guide - Link here
This guide is organized by the 5 love languages so you can pick based on who you’re finding a gift for.
Busted Halo Gift Guide - Link here
I may get the saints coloring book from Meyer Market Designs for my nephews…or I may keep it for myself…
To Jesus Sincerely Gift Guide - Link here
This includes some options I had’t seen before! Loving the Advent illustrations and Henri Nouwen prints/stickers from Heather Schieder’s Etsy shop.
Archangel Outfitters Gift Guide - Link here
The biscotti from Monks Specialty Bakery looks delicious - but how am I already hungry when we just had Thanksgiving?
The Catholic Man Show - Link here
Another one for the guys! This list includes Catholic items curated for men, although the purple socks with Bl. P.G. Frassati on them from Sock Religious have caught my eye too!
Friends — I’ve been inspired as I pull together this “guide to the guides” — there are so many wonderful Catholic men and women out there creating art and writing books and making other useful goods! This guide is truly just the tip of the iceberg. If you’ve got an idea or something you think would bring people closer to God, I hope and pray that you say yes!
