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Saint Francis of Assisi
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Saint John Bosco
Saint Pio of Pietrelcina
Easy to Make Friar Costume
Easy to Make Rochette and Stole
Cassocks for Boys
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Adult and Large Boys Priest, Monk, Pope, Cardinal Costumes
Priest Collar
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During the Year of the Priest, I hope you'll encourage your son to dress up like one of the many Saintly priests. Again, children learn by playing, and often when they grow up, they'll become that model they imitated as a child.
Whether your child has to dress as a Saint for an All Saints Day school presentation - or if your church group wants to put on a play - I've put together this page of links to affordable costumes for children and adults.
Affordable means different things to different people. This year I've built a page to show you how to make your own costumes, even if you can't sew.
There's no need to pack them away when the show is over. Why not keep them out to celebrate Name Days? Invite family and friends over for a special "dress up dinner".
Countless American Priests that we know spent many hours "playing Mass." I can't help but wonder how many vocations were inspired by that holy childhood playtime. |
 Make Your Own CostumeDo all of your children's friends need costumes, too? Why not arrange a fun afternoon and invite everyone over for a make your own costume day.
Even if you can't sew, you can do it! And if you can sew, boy, you'll be a very popular mom!
It seems that everyone is busy these days. Sometimes too busy sometimes to spend time doing projects with their children. Why not plan an afternoon just for making a special costume. At the left is our son at age 7 in his homemade Saint Blaise costume. (He's now 22 and guess what? He wants to be a Priest!) An easy to make Bishop's mitre made of felt over poster board and a felt tunic with glue on cross were the trickiest pieces. His "cassock" was Mom's black sweatshirt with the sleeves rolled up. A white turtleneck provided the clerical collar. We did it and you can do it, too! Instructions here. More below! |
 Saint John Bosco - also known as Don Bosco - was the founder of the Salesians. He dedicated his life to saving the souls of the wretched poor who got into all sorts of trouble. On the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, while vesting for Mass, he heard the sacristan driving off a street urchin in most unpleasant tones. He intervened and that boy became one of his first pupils in the oratory he would build. Don Bosco was also known for his dreams which revealed the dangerous condition of the boys' souls and consequently brought many to confession. |
 If you're going to be a Priest, you might as well wear a biretta! Perfect for a Saint John Bosco Costume!You can also make one by forming a cylinder of black felt. Draw up four corners and top with a pompom.
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 Saint Benedict lived in a time, like ours, when the world seemed to be going crazy. No one, it seemed, really cared too much about the Catholic faith. He gathered up the documents that would preserve our traditions and went into the desert to live cave as a hermit for two years. Soon others followed him and he eventually founded an order of monks known as the Benedictines. He was very serious about the rules, and eventually some of the monks tried to kill him with poison. Once they gave him poison wine, but when he blessed it, the goblet shattered so he could not drink it. Another time they gave him poison bread, but a raven came and snatched it away. His special holy medal refers to this treachery and part of the Latin is addressed to the devil and tells him to "drink the poison yourself!" |
 No costume of Saint Benedict would be complete without a raven perched on a cup of "poison" wine or bread.
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 Saint Francis of Assisi is one of the best loved of all saints. He was raised as a wealthy young man and soon gave away all he owned to help the poor in the Name of Jesus. He loved poverty and his habit is often shown with patches because it was so threadbare. He was a humble saint who loved animals. Saint Francis also bore the stigmata, the wounds of Christ. Saint Francis founded an order of mendicant friars who begged for the poor and for all their needs. If your son chooses to honor this great saint, please think about wearing the least costly costume you can find or make and donate what you might have spent to the Franciscan Friars. |
 Easy to Make - Low Cost Friar CostumeYou might not think you can make a friar costume, but it's so easy. You'll just need a couple of yards of brown or black fabric and some rope. You'll be amazed. Click on the image at left to enlarge. Please no direct linking.
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 Saint Anthony of Padua is also known as the Wonder Working Saint. Following the tradition of the Franciscans, this Saint served the poor and in thanks for favors granted, many take part in the tradition known as St. Anthony's Bread - donations given to buy bread for the poor. Today blessed bread is sold to help the poor and a small piece is saved as a sacramental to keep in times of illness or danger. Saint Anthony had a vision of the Infant Jesus and is often shown holding Him. He is the Patron Saint of things that are lost and Catholics often write + SAG on letters - Saint Anthony Guide. |
 Both Saint Francis of Assisi and Saint Anthony of Padua were mendicant monks - they embraced poverty and begged for their needs.
Why should you pay more than $15.76 for this costume if you can't afford or don't want to pay more?
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 Saint Pio of Pietrelcina, also known as Padre Pio, was also a Franciscan of the Capuchin Order. Like Saint Francis, Saint Pio bore the Wounds of Christ. He usually kept his hands covered with gloves. Saint Pio was a famous confessor who had the ability to read souls in order to help them come to full reconciliation in Christ. |
 This is a genuine Franciscan Alb that can be used if your son is an altar server. This alb is made of a washable polyester hopsack fabric in either a dark cream or brilliant white. The alb has a zipped front, side pocket slits, raglan sleeves, pleated back and hood detail, and is available in child's sizes 38"-50". Order Here You can also call. Please mention Catholic Home and Garden and they'll speed your order. |
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 Saint John Vianney, also known as the Cure of Ars, is the patron saint of Parish Priests. He endured many battles with the devil and was also known for hearing confessions many long hours each day.
Over his black cassock, he wore a special lace surplice called a rochette and a purple stole, like the one your own parish priest wears while hearing confessions. |
 How to Make a Lace Surplice Rochette and StoleThis is so amazingly easy! You can use an old lace curtain or table cloth. Click the image at left to enlarge. Please! No direct links.  The smaller image is an actual lace surplice like the one St. John wore. Click it to view the details. |
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Beautiful Ecclesial Brocade Fabric for Making a Stole
Richly stitched with Cross motifs, scrolls, flowers and hearts, this is the perfect fabric to make a stole. Other colors available, too. Buy Here |
Iron On Appliqué Cross
Easy iron on Cross to add to the bottom of a stole. Other styles are available, too. Buy Here |
| Cassocks 
I love buying costumes that you can use in other situations and these are just perfect. Real altar server cassocks that your son can wear in service. They come in black, blue, purple, red or white. (Shown with a surplice that is not included) Red is perfect to be a Cardinal and white is great for a Pope! Buy here and if you call to place an order, mention Catholic Home and Garden for faster shipping. |
 Front Wrap Cassock Alb
Great to portray a priest or pope. These cassock albs are perfect for young altar servers! The server alb is a basic yet important vestment. These albs are quality made and reasonably priced.
Made of a durable and easy to care for 100% polyester linen weave. Pure White. Red and white cotton cinctures are included with each alb. Features Velcro closure. (Altar server cross is not included)
Buy Here and if you decide to call, mention Catholic Home and Garden for faster shipping |
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 Light Weight White AlbThis server alb features tailored pocket openings, inverted back pleat, raglan sleeves, lined and inverted capuche, with 23 inch front zipper. It can be worn with or without a cincture. One each, red and white cincture, included with each alb. Will be made with capuche unless otherwise noted. This garment is made of pure white perma press Kodel poly/cotton. Made in the U.S.A.
Only $39! Buy Here and if you call to place an order, mention Catholic Home and Garden for faster shipping.
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 This inexpensive costume is perfect for use as a traditional cassock. It's slightly Asian closure lends it well to depicting the martyrs in the Church in Asia. It's original use is for something called Shadow Master. We're not sure what that is and suggest you forget that aspect. Just look at the potential for under $25.Add a red cape used for vampire costumes - tuck in the collar - and you have a Cardinal or St. John Neumann! Add a lace surplice made of old curtains and voila! Saint John Vianney |
 Bishop's Mitre in RedYou asked for it and we found it!
A Bishop's hat with jewels!
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 Bishop or Pope HatYou know you can make these yourselves, but you just don't have confidence, do you?
OK. Here's one in white.
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 Bishops Hat and StoleNow you'll be ready to
confirm everyone in the
All Saints Day parade!
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 Papal ZucchettoTo keep the holy head warm!
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Padre Hat
Starting at the top - this classic Padre Hat is reminiscent of old time priests
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 Make your own!
The Saint Nicholas Center has downloadable instructions |
 This Bishop's Cape is so easy to make. You'll find instructions for this at The Saint Nicholas Center. |
 We found a source for beautiful brocade that is embellished with Crosses, scrolls and floral motifs.
 They also offer a wide range of iron on Crosses in different colors and sizes as well as religious vestment trims.
You can buy them here
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 Cardinal CostumeThis Prince of the Church has gold trim on the vestment, sash, caplet and cape.
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 White Pope Costume in Adult SizePoly ponte gown, capelet and cap
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 Deluxe Bishop CostumeIncludes long sleeved gown, chasuble, sash and hat
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 Ceremonial Pope or Bishop CostumeIncludes the gown, chasuble, stole and hat.
The chasuble and hat are made with a gold metallic brocade fabric. The hat is also decorated with gold metallic trim and gold stones. The stole is made of a blue poly satin fabric.
I know this is a costume, but honestly, it's nicer than many of the awful vestments I've seen lately! |
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 Adult Pope Costume Ever want to look like the head of the Catholic Church? Here's your chance! Includes: Long white under robe with gold buttons, lame & faux brocade & Gold trim, detachable clerical collar, lame capelet, waist sash, and matching mitre hat.
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 Pope Costume KitOnly $14.99!
Add your own robe (see this page) and you’ll have an affordable Pope Costume! Includes white hat with gold trim, stole with gold crosses and gold tasseled trim, and a golden robe belt. |
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 Cardinal or Pope CostumeCostume includes: White Under Robe with gold metallic trim and detachable clerical collar. Velvet Over Tunic with detachable neck stole pieces and Miter Hat.
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 Deluxe Bishop Costume Even thought it's "deluxe" it's only $39.99.
This Adult Deluxe Bishop Costume includes: A deluxe double knit black gown with red accents, a red waist sash, and a red bishop's hat. |
 Adult Monk Costume Perfect for Saint Benedict
This one comes in an adult size, but it is perfect for taller boys, too. Just trim to size - hem - or use our favorite "no sew" method - duct tape!
Only $19.97!
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 Priest CollarTurn any ordinary suit into a Priest Costume
Only $4.77!
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 Plus Size Priest Costume This Adult Plus Priest Costume includes: A black full length polyester robe with clerical collar. The hat, glasses and cross are not included. Available sizes: 42" to 50" chest |
 Seminarian Costume What a bargain!
Only $17.97!
Full length black robe with white collar. |
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 Seminarian Costume
Only $19.99!
Why pay more?
You, too, can look like a holy seminarian or priest in this economy cassock for under $20 |
 Priest Shirt Only $19.99
A Heavenly Bound Outfit! Perfect for portraying any of the priestly saints. Priest Adult Shirt includes a black short sleeve shirt with the white collar inside. Velcro closure.
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 Cyber PriestWe love the look of this priest costume. Sort of like Neo from the Matrix - but we all know that Priests are the real heroes these days. This costume is of heavy duty fabric and includes button front coat. Hat, cross, and sunglasses are sold separately. |
 Turn any black shirt or sweatshirt into a priest costume! Whether you want to be a diocesan Priest in shirt and black slacks - or a traditional priest in cassock using a robe or mom's sweatshirt as in the photo at the top of the page, this is so inexpensive! |
 Priest Shirt Front This Priest shirt front is an easy way to become a modern day priest.
Only $11.95
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 Monk Robe
Although this is in an adult size, it's only $19.99 so snip to fit!
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 Benedictine Monk Costume This is perfect for Saint Benedict or any Benedictine Monk. Please disregard the dopey sword and "doomsday" title.
$29.95 |
 Medieval Monk New this year, this Medieval Monk Costume includes the robe, hood and the belt |
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 Brown Hooded Monk Full length vestment with rope belt. Under $30 so you won't mind snipping to fit if need be! |
 Friar Tuck Costume Perfect for Saint Francis of Assisi or Saint Anthony of Padua -- or any of your favorite friars |
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 Discount Monk CostumeOnly $19.97!
This discount Monk costume is perfect for snipping to fit a child. |
 Monk RobeNow on sale!
This one comes in your choice of black or brown. Heavy hooded robe with rope belt. |
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 This monk robe is a bit more substantial.Great for adults or taller boys.
Or ... snip to fit
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 Heavy cotton twill make this a durable costume to depict any Saint from Saint Francis, Saint Anthony, or Saint Benedict. |
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 Renaissance MonkThis is absolutely one of our favorites for authenticity.
It's a little more costly at just under $100, but you can use it to portray Saint Dominic or any of the Carmelite monks.
Brown poly suede cloth gown and hood. Natural color poly cotton over tunic with grosgrain ribbon trim. Includes rope sash.
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 A simple 9" cross to accessorize your costume. |
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Authentic Vestments - While many of the vestments shown above in children's sizes are authentic, we thought it might be appropriate to also offer authentic adult size vestments. When you are done using them, consider making a donation to a struggling church or seminary. |
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 Adult Priest or Seminarian CassockAbbey Brand "entry level" cassock, suitable for liturgical use. It features an easy-care blend of 65% Polyester/35% Cotton. Please select snap or button closure. $81.95
Available in Red, black, purple, white, blue.
Click here to learn more or purchase
Click here for "comfort cut"
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 Anglican Style CassockThis black Anglican-styled cassock features an overlapping front with button closure, and it is lined to the waist. It is made of machine washable Viva* fabric for ease of care. Other tailoring details include triple inverted back pleats, a concealed full pocket on the left and a pocket slit on the right. A simple, classic and refined vestment. Cincture sold separately. $284
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 Roman Style Cassock
This cassock is a classic and refined Roman style cassock. It is tailored in fine black Viva* fabric and is lined to the waist. Style and convenience features include: Removable tab collar,
Full button front closure,
Inverted pleats in side and center back seams, Lining to the waist with an inner vest pocket and soft shoulder pads, pocket slit on right and full pocket on left $310.90.
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 Band CinctureBand Cinctures are worn frequently over street clothing, including pants and a belt, as well as over a clergy cassock. Coordinates with any cassock.
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 White Linen Weave Cassock - AlbThis cassock alb is made of a white linen weave polyester and is subtly accented with two elegant 2" lace bands on the cuffs and at the bottom hem. A high quality vestment, stunning in its simplicity. Available with your choice of Velcro or button closure. $152
Click here to view or order
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 Classic Roundneck SurpliceThis custom tailored surplice is a simple design with flared sleeves and a round collar with reinforced yoke. Made of tropical weight polyester for easy care. A high quality vestment in a classic style at an affordable price.
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«COSTUMES FOR SAINTS WHO WERE QUEENS « COSTUMES FOR MILITARY AND WARRIOR SAINTS
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