Caritas et Fides
Caritas et Fides Miraculous Medals, 1 in, Pack of 25
Twenty-five 1 in Miraculous Medals in zinc alloy with a sterling silver finish, made in Italy, each with a jump ring attached.
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Holy Cards & Medals
Holy cards and medals are handed out at parish missions, religious-education classes, hospital visits and street evangelization. They are also tucked into First Communion and Confirmation gifts. The medals here are made in Italy in zinc alloy with a silver finish, in sizes from a 3/4 in St. Benedict medal to a 1.75 in Miraculous Medal, sold in packs of 25 or 50 with jump rings attached. The laminated holy cards come 54 to a box, three each of 18 images.
A religious-education director should match the pack size to the class: a 25-pack of 1 in Miraculous Medals covers a typical First Communion group, and the 50-pack of extra-large medals suits a festival or evangelization table. St. Benedict medals in 3/4 in attach to rosaries and keychains; the 1-1/8 in size reads as a pendant. The 54-card assortment stocks a ministry basket with a range of saints and prayers.
5 holy cards & medals
Each pack below is listed with the count, medal or card size, material and country of origin.
Saint Paul Street Evangelization
St. Paul Street Evangelization Miraculous Medals, 50-Pack
Fifty extra-large 1.75 in Miraculous Medals, silver-plated over zinc alloy and made in Italy, each with a jump ring for wear or distribution.
Caritas et Fides
Caritas et Fides St. Benedict Medals, 3/4 in, Pack of 25
Twenty-five die-cast St. Benedict medals, 3/4 in across, about the size of a dime, silver oxidized and made in Italy.
Caritas et Fides
Caritas St. Benedict Medals, 1-1/8 in, Pack of 25
Twenty-five St. Benedict medals, 1-1/8 in each; the listing gives no finish or material details beyond the count and size.
Elysian Gift Shop
Elysian Gift Shop Laminated Saints Prayer Cards, Pack of 54
Fifty-four laminated holy cards, 2.25 by 3.875 in, three each of 18 saints and prayers, in a close-tab storage box.
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The specifications the makers publish, in one table.
| Product | Unit Count | Size | Color | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caritas et Fides Miraculous Medals, 1 in, Pack of 25 Caritas et Fides | 25 | 1 inch | Silver,Black | Check availability |
| St. Paul Street Evangelization Miraculous Medals, 50-Pack Saint Paul Street Evangelization | 50 | 1.75 Inch | Silver | Check availability |
| Caritas et Fides St. Benedict Medals, 3/4 in, Pack of 25 Caritas et Fides | — | — | silver | Check availability |
| Caritas St. Benedict Medals, 1-1/8 in, Pack of 25 Caritas et Fides | 25 | — | 11.9-HMJGM-0043 | Check availability |
| Elysian Gift Shop Laminated Saints Prayer Cards, Pack of 54 Elysian Gift Shop | 1 | 2 1/4W x 3 7/8" H | Multi | Check availability |
Questions before you order
How many medals should a parish order for a class?
Order one medal per child plus a few spares for siblings, catechists and late enrollments. A pack of 25 covers most First Communion or Confirmation classes; larger parishes combine two packs or choose the 50-pack of 1.75 in Miraculous Medals.
Do bulk medals come with chains or cords?
No. Each medal has a jump ring attached so it can be hung on a chain, cord or rosary, but chains are not included. Parishes often pair medals with inexpensive cords or clip them to rosaries before distribution.
Which St. Benedict medal size is right?
The 3/4 in medal is about the size of a dime and suits rosaries, bracelets and keychains. The 1-1/8 in medal is easier to read and wears as a pendant. It is the usual choice for sponsors, men's groups and adult gifts.
Should the medals and cards be blessed before distribution?
Sacramentals such as medals and scapulars are usually blessed by a priest or deacon before they are given out. Hand the whole pack to the celebrant for a blessing after Mass or at the class, then distribute. Holy cards may be blessed in the same way.