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25 Christian Graduation Gifts That Will Inspire a Religious Grad
These religious graduation gifts are perfect reminders of the importance of faith.
Finding a unique graduation gift for the graduate in your life isn't always easy. After all, how do you encapsulate years of studying, dedication, and hard work into a single present? Then again, if your grad is religious or spiritual, finding a gift that symbolizes how their faith plays a role in their academic life could help narrow your search. That's especially true if your graduate identifies as a Christian, as there is a plethora of Christian graduation gifts that will remind them not only of this monumental milestone they've accomplished, but also how their faith has guided them along the way.
Whether it's a collection of inspirational bible verses, a beautifully engraved keepsake, or a piece of faith-based jewelry, there is sure to be a gift on this list that will make your Christian graduate feel loved, appreciated, and special on their graduation day. And given all that recent graduates have had to endure due to the COVID-19 pandemic and remote learning, choosing a faith-based graduation gift can make this accomplishment feel even more significant than it already is.
Entering the world post-graduation can be scary, to say the least. So remind the spiritual graduate in your life that they're not alone and ensure that their walk with God continues with one of these religious graduation gifts.
VividEngraving Personalized Faith Journal With Cross
Your graduate will always have a place to write prayers and other notes with this customized leather journal. Choose from eight different colors and 10 unique fonts that match your grad's personality. Every cover has 'faith' written in cursive and in the shape of a cross.
Woman's Day Everyday Inspiration: Bible Verse Cards
Give the gift of strength and hope with these empowering Bible verse cards. Featuring 80 healing verses and brief interpretations, your new grad will never be left feeling discouraged.
FEELMEM 'With God All Things Are Possible' Bangle
This inspirational bracelet engraved with a line from Matthew 19:26 delivers the perfect spiritual message for a recent grad. Available in rose gold and silver, she can wear the bangle everyday and look down to see a message from God.
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EmzGemzBoutique Women of God Morse Code Bracelet
Whether it’s your best friend, daughter, or close family member, this morse code bracelet will be the sweetest gift that they receive on their big day. The bracelet, available in nine colors, spells out 'women of God' in Morse code, and has Psalm 46:5 printed on the packaging as an inspiring reminder.
If you’ve already gifted your graduate a Pandora bracelet in the past, add a bit of faith to their charm collection with this triple-tone cross, heart, and anchor dangle charm. Featuring the words 'faith,' 'hope,' and 'love' etched on the back, this is one gift that they will cherish forever.
Paige Tate & Co Grace Is Enough: A 30-Day Christian Devotional to Help Women Turn Anxiety and Insecurity into Confidence
Paige Tate & Co Grace Is Enough: A 30-Day Christian Devotional to Help Women Turn Anxiety and Insecurity into Confidence
Embarking on a new season of life can bring about a lot of confusion, anxiety, and insecurity. Help your graduate navigate through those moments with this 30-day devotional meant to provide comfort for every feeling and every season.
Karen Ehman and Ruth Schwenk Settle My Soul: 100 Quiet Moments to Meet with Jesus
Karen Ehman and Ruth Schwenk Settle My Soul: 100 Quiet Moments to Meet with Jesus
Graduating can cause you to question where you are in life and in some cases, make you feel as if you’ve lost your purpose. With this devotional book, though, your soon-to-be graduate will find the time to invite Jesus into their busy days and find the path that works best for them.
LoveGiftStudios This Is My Bible Reading Mug
Whether they love to drink coffee or tea, this illustrated Bible reading mug will be the daily nudge they need to dive into their scripture. Available in black or white and in 11- and 15-ounce sizes, as well as a 10-ounce camping mug option, the simple yet beautiful design will be the gift that keeps on giving.
SeedsMountains Salt and Light Necklace
Based on Matthew 5:13-16, this necklace will be a subtle reminder for your graduate that they should influence the people around them and also observe God’s impact on the world.
ukebobo Amazing Grace Wooden Music Box
Small yet impactful, this engraved music box will give your graduate a sense of peace every time they rotate the handle. Accompanied by the tune to “Amazing Grace,” this wooden music box is the perfect portable gift that your grad will appreciate.
Lisa Whittle Jesus Over Everything: Uncomplicating the Daily Struggle to Put Jesus First
Lisa Whittle Jesus Over Everything: Uncomplicating the Daily Struggle to Put Jesus First
With the busyness of life taking over after graduation, it may be difficult to find time to put God first. By keeping Bible teacher Lisa Whittle’s book close, they’ll be able to find hope and direction for their budding future.
Delivering a fun and stylish take on the traditional cross pendant necklace, this design will help your graduate display what means most to them. Choose from a number of positive messages for them to sport—including 'faith,' 'courage,' and 'fearless'— in both 14 karat white or gold-plated options.
Christian Art Gifts Give Thanks Water Bottle
Christian Art Gifts Give Thanks Water Bottle
Serving as a reminder to both stay hydrated and show gratitude to God, this marble designed water bottle is a stylish gift that they’ll want to take everywhere. Based on the Psalm 107:1 Bible verse, this 17-ounce stainless steel water bottle will keep their beverage at the right temperature for up to 24 hours.
MemorieAndCompany Dainty Cross Earrings
Keep your new grad filled with faith and style with these minimalist cross earrings. Available in a gold-filled or sterling silver option, this handmade piece of jewelry will make the perfect graduation gift for any age graduate.
Keep the graduate in your life close to God with this elegant sparkling cross pendant. A classic emblem of faith and beautifully designed, this simple sterling silver cross is a statement piece guaranteed to turn heads.
OneTruthClothingCo 'God Is Greater Than Highs and Lows' Hat
OneTruthClothingCo 'God Is Greater Than Highs and Lows' Hat
Give the gift of encouragement with this trendy minimalist hat. Embroidered with symbols that mean 'God Is Greater Than Highs and Lows,' this faith-based hat comes in plenty of colors, so you'll have no problem finding the style that suits them best.
Perfect to carry along to their next Bible study or church visit, this felt Bible tote is anything but ordinary. Sleek and multi-functional, this durable tote — which comes in multiple colors — can be used to protect their Bible or to hold anything else that their heart desires.
Priscilla Shirer 'Fervent: A Woman’s Battle to Plan to Serious, Specific and Strategic Prayer'
Priscilla Shirer 'Fervent: A Woman’s Battle to Plan to Serious, Specific and Strategic Prayer'
Written by evangelist Priscilla Shirer, Fervent will send your graduate on the path to digging deeper into their prayer life while learning how to manifest their greatness along the way.
SewVividDesigns Heart With a Cross Distressed Baseball Cap
If the recent grad in your life loves a good baseball cap or is in need of a way to keep the sun out of their eyes on a bright day, gift them this stylish distressed cap with an embroidered cross inside a heart.
Shannon Roddy Biblical Genealogy Chart
Whether new to faith or settled in, this biblical reference chart is a great way to help Christians understand the context of the Bible. It can also be used as a bit of faith-based decor for their dorm room or first apartment.
Ni'Kesia Pannell is an entrepreneur, multi-hyphenate freelance writer, and self-proclaimed Slurpee connoisseur that covers news and culture for The Kitchn. She's the former Weekend Editor for Delish who also writes about faith, health and wellness, travel, beauty, lifestyle, and music for a range of additional outlets.
Elizabeth Berry (she/her) is the Updates Editor at the Good Housekeeping Institute where she optimizes lifestyle content across verticals. Prior to this role, she was an Editorial Assistant for Woman’s Day where she covered everything from gift guides to recipes. She also has experience fact checking commerce articles and holds a B.A. in English and Italian Studies from Connecticut College.
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