Spiritual Bouquets Explained! (A Beautiful Catholic Tradition)

Have you ever heard of a spiritual bouquet? It is a beautiful Catholic tradition that makes a great gift for hard times or important occasions. What do we have that’s better to offer to anyone besides our prayers? Today, let’s take a look at what a spiritual bouquet is, how to put one together yourself, wording for a spiritual bouquet, and what to include in your spiritual bouquet. 

What Is A Spiritual Bouquet? 

A spiritual bouquet is the offering of prayers and or sacrifices to another as a gift. This can be indicated in many ways, but traditionally it’s in the form of a card letting the person know what prayers or sacrifices have been offered up for them. 

When To Give A Spiritual Bouquet

There are many times that are perfect for gifting a spiritual bouquet! Here is a list of times that a spiritual bouquet could be given.

• First Communion
• Wedding
• Baptism anniversary
• At a time of grief
• Mother’s/Father’s Day
• Wedding anniversaries
• Graduation
• At a time of illness 
• A special feast day
• Any special occasion!

How To Word A Spiritual Bouquet (Templates To Use)

Writing out a spiritual bouquet message is as easy as jotting a note down on a simple card to let someone know what has been offered up for them. You can even use a store bough card, and just write the spiritual bouquet part on an insert for the card. Here are some wordings that might help get you started.

• “A spiritual bouquet in your honor…” under that “The following prayers have been offered up for your intentions” (then list the prayers/offerings)
• “I, (name here) have offered (prayers here) for your intentions. God bless.”
• “The following have been offered for you and your intentions”

What Can Be Offered In A Spiritual Bouquet

Any prayers or offerings can be included. Here are some ideas of things you can consider.

• a certain number of specific prayer (10 Our Fathers, etc)
• a novena (whatever would be applicable to their own situation)
• a Mass (talk to your local parish about having a Mass said for the intentions of this person)
• visiting the Blessed Sacrament in Adoration
• offering up a certain number of Holy Communions
• a rosary
• a certain number of good deeds or sacrifices
• any prayers that fit the occasion!

Level Up Your Spiritual Bouquet

Although offering someone a spiritual bouquet can be as simple as a heartfelt sentence on a sticky note, there are also a lot of beautiful ways you can present these if you’re looking to add some extra flair! 

Offer the prayers onto crafted flowers! I love this idea and I have a round up of ideas for implementing this here. I am such a sucker for adorable crafts, and I find that hand made items bring extra cheer to the hearts of others.

Use my printable rosary roses to put together this 1 decade spiritual bouquet! It can include a note to the recipient that that rosary has been said for their intentions. 

You can also include a spiritual bouquet as a part of what I call prayer packages! These are for people going through a hard time, and include a mixture of small gifts and prayers that they can open when they are having a low moment.

Spiritual Bouquet Printable Cards

What could be easier than downloading a printable to help you offer your loved on a spiritual bouquet? These printable spiritual bouquet cards are beautiful, perfect for almost any occasion, and are ready to be filled out to help you create the instant spiritual bouquet.