Catholic Gifts for Godparents
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A Catholic gift reflects your godparent's faith.
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Whether you want to thank your child's godparents or remember your own godmother or godfather on the anniversary of your Catholic baptism, giving a gift with a religious or spiritual theme is always appropriate. Make it a special Catholic keepsake that commemorates the joy and solemnity of the day and reflects your godparent's spiritual beliefs.
A Personalized Catholic Bible
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Give a Catholic Bible and personalize it with your godparent's name embossed on the front cover. Also, look for a bible that has a "family tree" section for recording the dates of special family events, such as baptisms, marriages and deaths. The Catholic version is the New American Bible (NAB), which is sanctioned by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. You can purchase the NAB in a print edition, audio cassette and CD and in an electronic CD-ROM edition for computers.
A Blessed Rosary
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A rosary is an enduring symbol of the Catholic faith. Catholics use the rosary beads as a guide to saying prayers as a devotion to the Virgin Mary, the mother of Jesus. Rosaries are crafted from many different kinds of materials, from simple wooden beads to shimmering Austrian crystals. Ask a Catholic priest to bless the rosary before you give it to your godparent. An optional gift for a godmother is a rosary bracelet. As long as the bracelet is worn with respect and dignity, Catholics do not object to this use of the rosary as a beautiful art object.
A Blessed Crucifix
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A crucifix is the ultimate expression of a Catholic's faith in Jesus Christ and the belief that he suffered and died on the cross for the sins of mankind. There are several ways to give a crucifix as a gift. Select a beautifully crafted crucifix that your godparent can hang on the wall. A godmother may appreciate a crucifix pendant in 14k gold. Ask a priest to bless the crucifix before giving it to your godparent.
A Figurine or Statue
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A small statue of Jesus, Mary, a favorite saint or an angel makes a special keepsake for a Catholic baptism. A religious statue would make a good gift for a Catholic godparent who is comfortable displaying this traditional expression of the Catholic faith in her home. If your godparent likes collectibles, choose an angel figurine from one of the many popular angel-theme collections available today.
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