Made New: The 2 Corinthians 5:17 Sweatshirt for Baptisms & New Believers

Q: What is a good gift for a baptism or a new believer?

A ‘Made New’ sweatshirt is a meaningful pick — it carries 2 Corinthians 5:17 with a descending dove and baptism ripples, marking the milestone in something they’ll actually wear and keep.

Q: What kind of sweatshirt is it?

A Gildan 18000 Heavy Blend crewneck — medium-heavy 8.0 oz, 50/50 cotton-polyester, classic unisex fit with double-needle stitching. True to size; size up for an oversized look. Printed to order in the USA.

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The “Made New” sweatshirt is a meaningful gift for a baptism or new believer. It carries 2 Corinthians 5:17 — the old has gone, the new has come — with a descending dove and ripples of baptism water. A milestone you can wear, for under $50.

Top pick

Made New Sweatshirt, 2 Corinthians 5:17

Under $45

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A milestone you can wear

Baptisms and first steps of faith deserve more than a card that gets filed away. Made new captures the whole moment in two words — and the design earns them, with a descending dove and soft ripples of water that nod straight to the baptism itself.

It’s the kind of gift that gets pulled out of the drawer for years, a quiet reminder of the day everything changed. Give it for an adult or teen baptism, to a friend who just stepped into faith, or on a baptism anniversary to mark how far they’ve come.

The pick

Made New Sweatshirt, 2 Corinthians 5:17

Under $45

The famously cozy Gildan 18000 Heavy Blend crewneck — medium-heavy 8.0 oz, 50/50 cotton-polyester, with double-needle stitching. Classic unisex fit, true to size (size up for an oversized look). Made to order and shipped from the USA.

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Perfect for

Baptisms — adult and teen alike
New believers taking their first steps of faith
Faith milestone anniversaries — a yearly reminder of the day
Youth group leaders celebrating their students

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Frequently asked questions

What is a good gift for a baptism or a new believer?

A ‘Made New’ sweatshirt is a meaningful pick — it carries 2 Corinthians 5:17 with a descending dove and baptism ripples, marking the milestone in something they’ll actually wear and keep.

What does the design show?

A descending dove, gentle ripples of baptism water, and two words that change everything — made new — with the reference to 2 Corinthians 5:17. The old has gone, the new has come.

What kind of sweatshirt is it?

A Gildan 18000 Heavy Blend crewneck — medium-heavy 8.0 oz, 50/50 cotton-polyester, classic unisex fit with double-needle stitching. True to size; size up for an oversized look. Printed to order in the USA.

How much is it?

Under $50, with the exact total shown at checkout on Etsy.