Reform Christmas Gift Ideas for 2022
A special birthday is fast approaching. This year, we have a great opportunity to give Jesus the gift of our time, presence and intentionality and saying “yes” to Him in simple ways, every day. As you think about Christmas gifts for others this year, we want to share tools for Christ-centered living that you can likewise give to others to support them in the path to wholiness™!
Whether you’re thinking about the people close to home or close to your heart, our Reform Shop has gifts for everyone. They are also a wonderful way to invest in others (and yourself) with something that will be meaningful long after the Christmas season ends. And the best part? We have bundles and discounts available on select items (more details at the bottom of this post).
We invite you to skip the shopping stress so that you can enter the season with a greater presence and a greater capacity to receive the graces of this special time of year. Let’s remember above all to place Christ at the center of our Christmas shopping, to give with intentionality and simplicity, and use this Advent season as an opportunity to reflect on and prepare to celebrate His birth!
GIFTS FOR THE BODY
For Mom, Daughter, Sister, Grandma
“Live Simply” and “Spirit of Poverty” Tote Bags: Durable and reusable, these canvas totes are great for running errands, grocery shopping, carrying books/a journal to Mass, traveling, and so much more!
Reform OG and “Wholiness” Crewneck Sweatshirts: These are perfectly cozy reminders for making intentional daily choices for Christ-centered living. The Marian navy blue and gold sweatshirt colors reflect our Blessed Mother, Queen of Heaven, and serve as a reminder to offer our daily fiat to Jesus.
For Dad, Son, Brother, Grandpa
Reform OG, “Free”, and “Road Less Traveled” Hats: These baseball style caps are great for participating in playful activities like golf, baseball, etc. and for spending time outdoors. They’re also adjustable to fit head size exactly.
For Your Boss or Coworker
Cup of Joe Coffee Mug: This is a fine way to enjoy your cup of joe (or tea): with St. Joseph. This coffee mug is a perfect fit on the office desk, and it can serve as a reminder to ask St. Joseph the Worker for his intercession and help in guiding our workplace decisions.
For a Workout Partner or Health Enthusiast
Reform Water Bottle: Encourage your partner to recover well and stay hydrated! We should all aim to drink plenty of water—half our body’s weight in ounces every day—and as we drink, we can reflect on the true source of Living Water: Jesus. Come to Him and thirst no more.
Reform Dry Brush: Before showering, your workout partner can use this dry brush to help stimulate the lymphatic system and purge toxins. With each brush stroke, we can also think about the spiritual toxins—vices, sins, feelings of unforgiveness, so on—that we would like to bring to Christ so that He may “brush them away.”
For College Students
“Ask Jesus” and “The One Thing Necessary” T-Shirts: For those navigating through the confusion of ideas prevalent on today’s college campuses, these unisex-cut shirts can help them to remember to “Ask Jesus,” to rely on Him, and to spend time with Him as the only truly necessary thing.
GIFTS FOR THE SOUL
For Parents, Siblings, Adult Children
Wholiness™️ Journal: This soft-bound, dotted-page journal is excellent for daily prayer, reflection, sketching, and more. Journaling regularly is an opportune way to process the workings of our interior lives and to prayerfully reflect on our relationship with Jesus.
Daily Formation Notepad: This takes your typical day-planner up a few notches. With the individual tear-away pages, loved ones can set their intentions, plan out priorities, and balance their wellness account every day.
For That Special Someone
Reform’s In Communion Rosary: This Rosary with tan and gold gemstone beads, monstrance charm, and carrying bag are a beautiful accompaniment to this time-treasured Marian devotion. It can also remind you to pray for (and with) your spouse, fiancé, or bride-to-be as you strive together toward union with Christ.
For Your Parish Priest / Religious
Fine Art Prints (St. Padre Pio, St. Gemma Galgani, Pope St. John Paul II, St. Thérèse of Lisieux): These artworks by Fr. Barry Braum are portraits of sanctity. Especially for those who have received holy orders or are living a consecrated life, these images can help serve as encouraging models of those who have walked a similar path and as reminders to ask these Reform-beloved saints for their support as we journey toward sainthood.
For Friends, Bible Study Members, Religious Teachers, Prayer Warriors
Litany of Reform: This beautiful prayer reminds us to pursue Christ in total trust and place Him at the center of all aspects of our well-being. Prayer cards are printed on high-quality stock and come in packs of 12, so packs can be readily shared with your friends, prayer circle, Bible study, parish volunteers.
BUNDLES & SHIPPING DEALS
We’re offering FREE SHIPPING on all domestic orders November 21 - 28 with code FREESHIPUSA. This special shipping deal is to help you make purchase decisions before Advent begins and to reserve this special season of preparation solely for Jesus. We hope something above caught your eye—and we hope these intentional gifts can help your loved ones pursue Christ in body and soul throughout the year!
Though giving Christmas gifts to loved ones is a way to celebrate this season’s warmth and joy, we know the heart of Christmas isn’t about gift-giving. It’s about only one very special Gift—Jesus Christ—and how His coming revealed just how deeply God loves us. His life on Earth means eternal life for all those who accept and believe in Him. There is no greater gift than that!
From all of us at Reform, we wish you a blessed Advent season and a happy, holy, healthy Christmas.
