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I like to get little religious gifts for my godchildren (about the $10 range).
And I do REALLY well with ideas for the ages 7 and under set..., okay with 7 - 10 but once they hit ages 10 - 14 -- I'm at a loss.
In this age bracket between my husband and I: we have a godson who is 11 and two goddaughters 12 and 13 that I'm not sure what to get.
Other than namesake books, medals, rosaries and crucifixes (they have all those) -- does anyone have any ideas?????
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Maryan, I don't have any ideas for the bigger or younger set! My godchildren are both under 7, what are your ideas for that age range?
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Mary, 10
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If they like music, what about a CD? (From your Catholic bookstore, of course!)
My son got some of Amy Welborn's books for Confirmation, and I think they're really great.
Younger kids who can read seem to really enjoy subscriptions to Magnifikid.
If your goddaughters (the teens) like crafts, what about rosary-making kits or candle-making supplies? Illuminated Ink also sells some lovely Marian shrine kits. My son (13 and 14 when we did them) enjoyed creating the shrines.
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Oh yes, Nancy has the right idea for 12-13 year old girls. Those are some of the specific crafts ideas I would mention if you want to keep it religious. There are other more generic craft kits as well that you could use to put a religious spin on (like the Klutz tissue paper flower kit to make flowers for feast day shrines).
Also my 12 year old daughter wants a bible cover/organizer and hopes her godmother will get her that. Here is a cute one for $10.
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Thanks for a start on ideas ladies!!
Lisa,
For ages 4 - 8 -- the younger set, I get them picture books (like the Tomie dePaula's or any Catholic Mosaic etc.) or Mass books and write a special message in the front of the books, Glory Story CDs or Cat Chat CDs. I might start getting "Biblical action" figures that I've seen advertised as well!
For the First Communion year, I get stories to help First Communion.
For under 4, I've gotten Biblical puppets, large rosaries, plastic statues, made felt nativities,etc.
For ages 8 - 10, I've done Bible games, saint medals, better-than-plastic statues, holy water fonts, Catholic quiz games...
And for high school kids, I do Catholic day planners, calendars, "getting through being a teen" type Catholic books, etc.
It's the middle school kids (the ones I taught the longest!!)  that have me stumped!!! They're so... in between!!
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We got everyone these Gift of the Magi book sets this year.
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Stationary.......who has that gorgeous Catholic stationary? Trademark? Yes, that's it!
Their products are so beautiful.
How about a Classic book?
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My 9-year-old played the board game Armor of God yesterday for the first time and really liked it.
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These are all great suggestions!! I'm writing them down in my "gift notebook." I think you ladies covered this year and next year for me in this age group!! 
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Just one other thought: saint books NOT about their name saint. With confirmation coming and so many great heros of faith out there, the more they know about the better! Maybe one chosen for a similarity in personality or interest?
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