Gifts should always help the recipient fulfill their state in life. When choosing a gift think about whether it will help the person fulfill his duties. Avoid fads which more often than not distract the receiver from their vocation. 

Recreation is very important and gifts that help a person enjoy time set aside for relaxing are always well received. Gifts that help a person stay active, develop the intellect, and encourage healthy entertainment may not be spiritual in nature but they are wonderful gifts nonetheless.

Baseball mitts, volleyballs, and lifejackets are examples of gifts that satisfy physical activity gifts. Gifts for the development of the intellect include gifts like puzzles, books, and how-to guides. Boardgames, wholesome movies, and tickets to amusement parks are gifts that encourage wholesome entertainment.

A Final Note On Gift Giving

Gifts that help and not distract one from his goal are the types of gifts Catholics give one another. If you are looking for Catholic gifts that will aid in the spiritual life, I hope you found it here! Remember this little jingle when brainstorming gift ideas: "Something they want, something they read, something they wear, something they need." Gifts falling in these categories are always good gifts. 

All suggestions on this page are my honest opinion. Some items I earn a commission for and others I do not.