Catholic Medals 

The design for this medal dates back to 1830. The holy mother revealed the design for the medal to St Catherine Lambourne so that all who wear this medal will receive the graces of the Our Lady.

These custom made medals are traditionally oval-shaped with the figure of the Blessed Virgin Mary surrounded by the words “O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee”.

Possibly one of the most well-known Catholic medals is Saint Christopher. Saint Christopher is best known for carrying a boy safely across a turbulent river, despite his unusually heavyweight.

When asked the boy tells Saint Christopher that he is so heavy because he is Christ and he is weighed down by the weight of the sins he bears. These medals most often depict Saint Christopher carrying the boy on his back.

This type of medal is becoming more popular. It is a great option for people who can’t decide on one medal and want to wear a cross but don’t want to have multiple medals on a single chain.

This medal comes in the shape of the cross with a medal design on each of the four ends of the cross. You can choose which designs you would like to make this a very versatile option with many different incarnations.

One of the most sacred devotion is the one made to Jesus’ physical heart. This medal symbolizes the unending divine love of Jesus for all of humanity. The traditional design is a depiction of Jesus bearing his heart to the world.

This medal is sometimes double-sided. On the reverse of the custom Catholic medal, it can be found a depiction of the Immaculate Heart of Mary.

Saint Benedict was a devout man. Following the death of an abbot, some people asked Saint Benedict to become their new leader. But someone was unhappy so he tried to poison Saint Benedict with food.

When he made the sign of the cross over the food before he ate, it was revealed to him that it was poisoned. So such catholic medals for protection are considered to offer protection of the body mind and soul.

● The practice of wearing religious medals has been a tradition of the church since its earliest days. Around the year 350, it has been traditional to gift a religious medal to a newly baptized member of the church to celebrate their rebirth into the family of Christ.

● Archaeologists have found custom medals bearing the likenesses of both Saint Peter and Saint Paul that have been dated as belonging to the second century. St Lawrence the Martyr has been found on medals from the fourth century.

● Popes of old have been recorded as having sent custom made medals as a gift for kings and queens. These were meant as reminders of their duty to rule as Christian monarchs. This led to many people seeking to have their own medals blessed.

● Catholic medals are considered sacramental. This means that they are sacred signs that bear resemblances to the sacraments. They serve as symbols of the catholic charms for protection and love invested in the images they portray.

● As there are so many options for Catholic medals it can be hard to choose which one is the perfect one for you. Getting a customized Catholic medal can be a great way to solve this dilemma. You can design your own Catholic medal that gives you exactly the look and feel you desire. Why not make your own medal today?

● You could design a medal that has special meaning for your community. They would make wonderful gifts for those who are baptized into the church or who are confirmed. Knowing that the medal they receive is not only a symbol of God’s love but also of their church community will make it a special gift that will be treasured for a lifetime and will help the seed of faith to flourish.

● Customized Catholic medals from GS-JJ will be a great idea for your church community. If you are interested in creating a set of custom Catholic medals, then why not try GS-JJ they allow you to design and redesign your personalized medals as many times as you like until you find the perfect finish. The most important thing is that we will provide you with a free medal design!

● You get a proof before production starts and the shipping is included and comes via FedEx. So, you can trust that it will arrive safe and sound, and in as few as 10 days if you are in a rush. GS-JJ also produce award medals, soccer medal, race medals and running medals, all of which can be customized to your specifications.