If you’re looking for awesome Christian gifts for graduates, you’re in the right place! These 14 gift ideas range from devotionals for graduating seniors, to inspirational gifts such as Bible verse art and décor.
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Ah, graduation! Such an exciting time! It makes me remember my own graduations, and how thrilled I was—to be graduating of course, but also to be showered with gifts and encouragement as I looked forward to a new and exciting season of life.
After quite a few years (and a lot of ups and downs), God eventually led me to become a blogger. College graduation was just the beginning of my journey, although I didn’t see it at the time. So, you might say that encouragement for new graduates is a topic very close to my heart! Standing at the beginning of the journey can be exciting, but also, daunting, and sometimes even disappointing or discouraging if things aren’t working out as expected.
Which is why, as I was recently flipping through a Christian book catalog and saw a really great book meant for Christian graduates, I was so inspired by it, I thought, why not create a whole guide of Christian graduation gift ideas with said book headlining the list at #1? YES!
The best Christian gift ideas are always those that encourage, equip, and empower the gift recipient in their walk with Christ… and who needs that more than a recent graduate? It doesn’t matter whether it’s high school graduation, college commencement, or just receiving a trade school diploma—graduation represents a big transition in the graduates’ life!
High school graduates may need guidance and encouragement to stay true to God as they navigate college life, and college or trade school grads may need reassurance of God’s plan for their life as they begin a new career path. Either way, they need lots of spiritual support! And as such, I’m thrilled to present to you this carefully curated list of inspirational gifts…
14 Fantastic Christian Gifts for Graduates
I’ve included many different Christian gifts for graduating seniors in this list, with many items that are good for all types of graduates, and a few that are specific to a particular career. And all of them are fantastic (at least, I think so!)
1) Let the Journey Begin by Max Lucado
Kicking off this list of Christian gifts for graduates at #1, is the book that inspired me to write this post!
Let the Journey Begin: Finding God’s Best for Your Life is full of all kinds of Biblical wisdom for newly minted grads, to help them stay focused on the ONE who guides all their steps.
I love that this book puts the emphasis on God and His plans for their life, rather than on the empowerment of self. Give this book to a special graduate, and pray for them as they learn to walk more closely with God!
2) Pocket Prayers for Graduates by Max Lucado
This book of Pocket Prayers for Graduates would make great graduation gifts for church youth who are heading off to college. It provides simple prayers to help these young people find hope and direction in their new season of life!
This book reminds me of the prayers my dorm director gave us once, during finals week when I was in college. This would’ve been such a welcome resource, for all the new challenges I encountered as a young adult.
3) You Are God’s Masterpiece by Stefan Kunz
No matter what kind of Christian graduation gift ideas you’re looking for, You Are God’s Masterpiece checks all the boxes! Featuring 60 devotions, alongside beautiful hand lettered illustrations by master artist Stefan Kunz, this gorgeous book will inspire Christian graduates of all types to embrace their identity in Christ and trust God with their life’s purpose.
If your graduate has a creative side, you might also look into Stefan Kunz’ Think on These Things Journal! It’s filled with great hand lettered verses and reminders to think on what is true, noble, and good (Philippians 4:8), with plenty of space to write or draw.
4) A Little God Time for Graduates: 365 Daily Devotions
Next up in these fantastic Christian gifts for graduates, is this sweet A Little God Time for Graduates: 365 Daily Devotions book.
This would be a great option to equip your graduate with a year’s worth of devotions for their freshman year of college, or their first year in a new job, or whatever the case may be!
5) Christian version of Oh, the Places You’ll Go!
This is so awesome! The Dr. Suess classic Oh, the Places You’ll Go! is a very popular graduation gift in and of itself, BUT it’s even better with hand-written Bible verses inside! Kristen Whirrett of the Etsy shop JoyfullyThriving writes an appropriate verse (in the ESV translation) on each page of the book, to go along with the story.
This would be a great gift, if you don’t know what to say to the graduating senior… just send them this book—no other words needed!
But, if you’d like to write the verses yourself, you can get the book on Amazon and buy Kristen’s downloadable pdf with all of the Bible verses to write in the book (it comes with instructions and five different Bible translations of each verse, in case you’d prefer to write a different version in yours).
6) Encouraging Christian Keychain
Looking for some small, but still meaningful Christian gifts for graduates? A keychain like this one provides a beautiful sendoff, and a reminder of how to cope with all different scenarios of life, in one sweet little package.
What a great reminder this keychain is, to praise, seek, worship, trust, and thank God in all situations!
7) Jeremiah 29:11 Ceramic Mug
This beautiful Jeremiah 29:11 coffee mug is another great Christian gift idea, which seems like a small thing but can still have a big impact. After all, a hot beverage can be especially comforting on a hard day!
If you know they love to drink hot coffee or tea, hook them up with this mug which will remind them every day that God has great plans for their life.
For an even better graduation gift, you could fill this mug with goodies to help your graduate on their journey! Fill it with candies, hot cocoa or tea bags, or even some supplies like pens and pencils you know they’ll make good use in their next season of life.
8) Personalized Scripture Name Art
If you’re in search of Christian graduation gifts for guys, this personalized tile Scripture art from PinkPosiesandPearls on Etsy definitely needs to be on your radar!
It’s such a stunning reminder of his identity in Christ, to encourage him on hard days at school or at work!
Oh, and PinkPosiesandPearls also offers a girls version of this art, among many other gorgeous personalized gifts! If you happen to be looking for seminary graduation gift ideas, they even have a personalized “Pastor” name art tile, which features a heartfelt description of what it means to be a pastor.
9) Proverbs 3:5-6 Wall Art
You know what makes great Christian gifts for college students? Bible verses to display in their dorm room! Especially if you have an idea of what their favorite verse is, and also their favorite color, you can pick an artwork that’s perfect for them. Wall art such as this Proverbs 3:5-6 piece, or this Romans 8:28 piece (both created by yours truly), can make awesome Christian gifts for graduates.
10) Psalm 18:2 Lighthouse Canvas Print
Speaking of Christian dorm décor, I just love this Psalm 18:2 lighthouse canvas print! My own décor in college was tropical/beach/ocean-themed, so this is really speaking my language. It comes in several different sizes and variations too!
If your high school graduate has plans to decorate their dorm room in a certain theme, why not search Amazon and see if you can find a Bible verse print that complements their décor?
11) Jeremiah 29:11 Pillow
Speaking of decor, how about a pillow for the graduates’ new couch in their dorm or first apartment? This pillow featuring Jeremiah 29:11 will serve as a wonderful reminder that even when their journey isn’t what they thought it might be, God still has a great plan for their life. It bears repeating, that the best Christian gifts for graduates are the ones that point them back to God!
12) Identity in Christ Jar
This Identity in Christ Jar is the sweetest thing! It’s filled with 52 Scriptures that remind your special graduate of who they are in Christ, and would be great for girls of all ages!
And unlike some of these Christian gifts for graduates, which are geared towards high school or college grads, this jar would also be appropriate for an elementary or middle school graduate as well.
Be sure and check out SparkleAndJoyDesigns whole Etsy shop—they offer other themed Scripture jars too, such as for gratitude, joy, and peace.
13) Bible Verse Tumbler for Hairstyling Graduate
Do you know a Christian lady who just graduated from cosmetology school, and is about to become a hairstylist? If so, this hairstylist Bible verse tumbler would make such an amazing gift for her! Not only is it encouraging for the stylist, but it could also become a great conversation starter with her clients, and reminds them that they’re made in God’s image and beautiful inside and out!
14) Nurse’s Prayer Necklace for Nursing Grads
Finally, I saved this extra special gift for last… If you know a nursing school graduate and you’re looking for Christian graduation gifts for her, look no further! Seriously, if I were a nurse, THIS is the necklace I would wear to work every day. What a special prayer and perspective to hold onto, as we all know nurses are dedicated people who do such important work, and they need that reminder of the ONE who calls and equips and helps them.
No matter what college, career, or other season of life your graduate is entering into, choose a Christian gift that will inspire them! They are just at the beginning of their journey, and they need all the wisdom and encouragement you can offer.
What do you think of these fantastic Christian gifts for graduates? Is there anything you would add, that makes a great gift for a new grad? I do hope you leave here feeling inspired, whether you found the perfect gift among the items on this list, or you just gained some good ideas to further your search!
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