Blessed Items Policy
Respecting the Sacred in Every Product
At All Catholic Gifts, we recognize that many items we offer—such as rosaries, medals, crucifixes, statues, and sacramentals—are not merely decorative or symbolic. They are deeply connected to the lived faith of the Catholic Church.
This Blessed Items Policy exists to ensure clarity, reverence, and transparency regarding the blessing of items purchased through our store.
How to Have Your Items Blessed
After receiving your item, you can have it blessed by:
- A Catholic priest
- A Catholic deacon
Simple Steps:
- Bring the item to your parish
- Ask the priest after Mass or schedule a time
- Request a blessing for devotional use
Many priests are happy to bless items and may use traditional blessing prayers from the Church.
FAQ – Blessed Items
Can I Request a Blessed Item?
At this time, All Catholic Gifts does not guarantee or offer standardized blessings on products prior to shipment.
However:
- Some partner suppliers or artisans may occasionally provide items that have been blessed
- If an item is blessed prior to sale, it will be clearly indicated on the product page
We recommend that customers arrange a blessing through their local parish for the most meaningful spiritual experience.
What Is a Blessed Item?
A blessed item is a sacramental that has been set apart through a formal blessing by a member of the clergy, typically a priest or deacon.
Common blessed items include:
- Rosaries and chaplets
- Crucifixes and crosses
- Medals and scapulars
- Statues and icons
- Holy water bottles and devotional items
Once blessed, these items are considered sacred objects and should be treated with reverence.
Can I bless items myself?
Are Items Blessed Before Shipping?
In most cases, items sold by All Catholic Gifts are not pre-blessed prior to shipment.
Why?
The Catholic Church encourages individuals to:
- Receive sacramentals personally
- Have them blessed by a priest or deacon
- Incorporate them into their own spiritual life and devotion
This preserves the personal and intentional nature of sacramentals within the life of the faithful.
Are your rosaries blessed?
Does a blessing “add power” to the item?
Proper Care for Blessed Items
Once an item is blessed, it should be treated with care and respect.
Recommended Practices:
- Keep items in a clean and respectful place
- Avoid using them for non-devotional or decorative-only purposes
- Do not discard blessed items in the trash
Proper Disposal:
If a blessed item becomes damaged or unusable:
- Burn it (if appropriate), or
- Bury it in the ground
This follows long-standing Catholic tradition for the respectful disposal of sacramentals.
Highlights our commitment to authentic Catholic teaching, sacramentals, saint-based devotionals, and the spiritual meaning behind every product.
Our Commitment to Faith & Integrity
All Catholic Gifts is committed to:
- Upholding authentic Catholic teaching
- Respecting the sacred nature of sacramentals
- Providing clear, honest product information
- Supporting customers in living their faith intentionally
We do not treat sacramentals as mere products, but as tools of devotion that accompany the spiritual life of the faithful.
Returns & Blessed Items
To maintain reverence for sacramentals:
- Blessed items may not be eligible for return unless defective
- If a product is marked as blessed, this will be disclosed in advance
- We recommend confirming your order before requesting a blessing
For full details, please visit our Returns & Exchanges Policy.