As Christmas approaches, many Catholics are thinking of gifts for their loved ones. But in today’s world, many of us don’t want to shop at the Amazons and other Big Box stores, which promote values contrary to Catholicism and import most of their goods from overseas.
To address this, my wife has compiled a buying guide to get you started on avoiding the big box stores and overseas products. It is by *no means* complete, but it will get your juices flowing, introducing you or reintroducing you to some great resources, and probably leading you to many more that aren’t listed here.
My wife made an effort to include only shops that provide domestically-made items, but her research time was limited. Likewise, we didn’t vet the theology of every shop on this list. Please research the matters that are important to you; hopefully, this guide will get you started.
You can download a PDF of the Guide here.
Feel free to add any other shops in the comments below!
A Catholic Gift Guide 2021
Contemporary Artists
FlorLarios, Etsy – folk art
Adoramus Te Studio, Etsy – prints and decor
Dovetail Ink, Etsy – illustrations and printables
Amberose Marie – including prolife themes
John Henry Folley – classical style art
Opus Americanum Studio – embroidery
Home Shrine Icons – icons written by a contemporary artist
Apparel
Sacra Indumenta – incredibly beautiful baptismal gowns (site may not be completed)
Outrageous Mom – Catholic scarves
Sock Religious – yep, socks.
Brick House in the City – Catholic t-shirts
Classic Art
Popular Art, Statues, Home Decor
Smelty Squirrel – ornaments, wooden goods
Candles
Salem Studio – beeswax candles that smell like chrism!, housewares
Corda Candles – Catholic saint candles from the *heart*land (get it?)
Bee Haven Honey – beeswax candles
Bowered and Bare – soaps, lotions, beard care; candles
Water Bottles
Simple Hydration – check out the patented design! Also apparel.
Books and instruction
Sacred Art Series – this is a project that should be supported. The Gospels of St. Luke and St. John edition is fantastic for children who are too old for a children’s Bible and still intimidated by an adult’s Bible.
Monk Manual – intentional living
Lost Art Press – woodworking resources
Rosaries and Scapulars
Random Brilliants, Etsy – rosaries, pocket rosaries, chaplets
Meadows of Grace, Etsy
Mantle of Mary, Etsy – very sturdy scapulars
Simply Chic Cositas, Etsy
Rugged Rosaries – including paracord rosaries and scapulars
Our Lady’s Armory – paracord and other rosaries with a lifetime guarantee
Doer of Knots – sturdy knotted cord rosaries made by me 🙂
Food & Drink
Steubenville Popcorn Company – Try the caramel-cheddar, take my word for it
Winans Chocolates + Coffee – The name says it all
Willow’s Baked Goods – gluten free bakery that ships directly to customers
Holy Cross Abbey – I wasn’t aware that anyone other than my mother ate fruitcake, but their creamed honey is amazing.
Mystic Monk – C O F F E E
Trappistine CandyJuice Plus – recommended representative, Natalie Leylo
Leather Goods and handbags
OréMoose – can’t beat the name
Sandpiper Stitching – handbags
Sacrament gifts
Clarey Clayworks – Catholic ceramics
Jewelry
Baby & Kid Stuff
Outrageous Mom – Suuuuuper cute handmade baby items
Almond Rod Toys – saint blocks
Personal Care
Glory and Shine – soaps, lotions, beard care, etc. One beard balm features a picture of St. Maximilian Kolbe. Makes sense to me.
Bowered and Bare – soaps, lotions, beard care; candles
Paper Goods, stickers, and games
Mourning Dove, Etsy
Classic Catholic, Etsy – vintage greeting cards
Benedictines of Mary, Queen of Apostles – also music
Full of Grace – vintage images
Saint Cards – card game
Carrot Top Paper Shop, Etsy
Pelican Printery House, Etsy – beautiful traditional greeting cards and printables
Apps
Hallow – “meditation, prayer and sleep app”
