Priest's 50th Anniversary of Ordination

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Cards, Gifts and Ideas for Celebrating a Priest's 50th Anniversary of Ordination!

Here are cards, gifts and ways to share with a priest who is celebrating their 50th Ordination Anniversary in the priesthood. This is quite a milestone, and it is important to wish him many blessings.

Look back on your life, and you will probably find a priest has married you, baptized your children, buried a family member, or has been involved in some other important point in your life. The life of a priest is one of service to others. Whether you know the priest well or not, sending a card on their 50th Anniversary is always appreciated.

All of the church celebrates with each priest who has given themselves to the church for the last 50 years. Join the celebration by sending a gift, or at least a card. Here are some cards that are best sellers in stores. The websites they come from are all easy to deal with, and have a fast turn around.

Golden Jubilee of Priesthood Candle with Cross

50th Year Anniversary of Priest Ordination

This white card, with a candle and cross is an excellent choice to send to a priest. The beautiful font on the front creates a formal and reverent mood, very appropriate for this special religious occasion. The blessing on the front is a scripture quote asking that God's goodness and kindness be with him on this special day and all of the days of his life.

50th Jubilee Priesthood

Priest Celebrating their 50th Anniversary of Ordination



This golden color card immediately stands out as a card for a 50th Anniversary. The cross, is gracefully laid across an open bible with white roses. This brings a beautiful feel to the golden anniversary celebration card for a priest.

A Variety of Cards to Choose From

Cards for Priest 50th Anniversary of Ordination

Gifts to Give a Priest Celebrating their Golden Jubilee

What is appropriate to give a priest on such a special Jubilee year, as their 50th Anniversary?

Well, first you can use the number 50 for your idea. It can be a check for $50.00, or any multiple ending in 50 such as $150.00.
If he likes candy or chocolate, why not give him 50 chocolate kisses, 50 mints, or 50 pieces of other candy. If you bake, make 50 cookies or candies. Put them in a bag, add a large ribbon, and add a tag to explain -"50 Kisses for your 50 wonderful years!"

You can give him a gold pen to celebrate his golden anniversary, or other item for his desk. Do you have a favorite book you think he might enjoy?
Pass along a copy with a note about why you liked it.

What is his favorite restaurant? A gift card for him is always in order. Again, use the number 50 and make it a $50.00 card - for his 50 year anniversary as a priest!

Here are some ideas to get you started, but be creative, brainstorm, and you will tweak these ideas for a wonderful gift for the 50th anniversary of ordination, in a way that suits you!
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Humorous gift for his office

Gifts for Priest Celebrating 50 Year Anniversary

If you know the priest well, and fun gift will be received in joy!
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Do you know a priest who has celebrated his 50th Anniversary of Ordination?

Who has been important in your life?

  • BuckHawk Jul 23, 2011 @ 1:39 pm | delete
    Celebrating such a milestone in a priest's life is very important. Your suggestions are great!

Here are additional tips, information and greeting card sources.

Anniversary of Ordination Greeting Cards
Greeting cards for Priests.
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