For many, the search for gifts for high school and college graduates is of a more divine nature. Here are some ideas:
Graduation rosary • This rosary, used in prayer, comes in a small, round, black box. The box top says "My Graduation" and has a picture of a cross and graduation cap on it. $13.50 at Mancuso's Religious Goods, Gifts and Books.
St. Thomas Aquinas figurine • St. Thomas Aquinas is the patron saint of Catholic universities and students, and this figurine comes with a prayer card and features the saint's life story. $11 at Mancuso's.
St. Christopher necklace • St. Christopher is the patron saint of travelers, and necklaces featuring his image range from about $42.50 to $60 at Mancuso's.
Fish journal • This journal features a Christian fish, also known as a Jesus fish, in the corner and lined pages. $5.99 at Mancuso's.
Wall hanging • This wall hanging says, "All knowledge is from God" and features an illustration of a cap and diploma. $2.60 on sale at Mancuso's.
Catholic religious books • My Daily Bread and a vinyl covered Catholic Book of Prayers for $8.75 and $9.50, respectively, at Mancuso's.
LDS biography • Some parents buy autographed copies of To the Rescue: The Biography of Thomas S. Monson by Heidi Swinton as graduation gifts. $29.75 on sale at Deseret Book.
Painting • This small painting of a girl by French artist William Adolphe Bouguereau is something a father might buy for a daughter as a graduation present. Some of his paintings run between $50 and $60 at Deseret Book.
Figurine • This resin Willow Tree figurine of a girl clutching a book can also be a graduation gift for girls. It's one of a number of Willow Tree figurines, some religious and some not. $13.95 at Deseret Book.
Missionary reference set • This collection of books, including Jesus the Christ, Our Heritage, Our Search for Happiness and True to the Faith can sell for $12 to $35 and is often bought for boys preparing to go on their missions after high school.
History book • The book What Hath God Wrought: The Transformation of America, 1815 to 1848 by Daniel Walker Howe deals with that time period, including the beginning of the LDS Church. This is something some parents buy for LDS grads with an interest in history. $19.95 in paperback at Deseret Book.
LDS guidance • The book How?: Essential Skills for Living the Gospel by John Hilton III and Anthony Sweat is geared toward LDS young adults and includes chapters such as "How can I prepare for an eternal marriage?" and "How can I make the temple a more important part of my life?" $32.99 at Deseret Book.
