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Frequently Asked Questions
What's a good gift for a Catholic deacon's ordination?
We don't carry ordination-specific items, but a meaningful keepsake works well - a Scripture or saint 8x10 print, the Lectio Divina Journal, a St. Augustine or saint mug, or a Scripture blanket like the Lord is My Shepherd.
What keepsake suits a new deacon's ministry?
Our 8x10 prints (Holy Family, Regina Caeli) for his study, the Lectio Divina Journal for his prayer, or a Scripture mug for daily use all make thoughtful keepsakes.
What faith gift supports a deacon's prayer life?
Our Lectio Divina Journal and Come Holy Spirit Bible/Planner Pouch support Scripture prayer, and our prayer candles give a focus for prayer at home.
Is an ordination gift different from a sacrament gift for a child?
Yes - we'd choose something grown-up and ministry-minded, like a journal, a print, or a Scripture piece, rather than a children's item.
Will an ordination gift arrive on time?
Journals and prints usually ship in 1–3 days; made-to-order mugs and blankets take up to 10 days. Order ahead of the ordination.
Do you give gifts at an ordination?
Yes, family and close friends usually do. Something for his ministry or his home is the norm - a holy water font, a wooden prayer card box or a St. Benedict medal.
How do you congratulate a deacon on their ordination?
A note that mentions his new title is the warmest way - he is now Deacon, followed by his first or last name. Asking for his blessing is also a traditional and much appreciated gesture.
Does a deacon receive ordination?
Yes. The diaconate is the first of the three degrees of Holy Orders, followed by the priesthood and the episcopate, and it is conferred by a bishop laying on hands.