Church Candles for Every Rite & Season
From sanctuary lamps to Paschal candles — shop 51%–100% beeswax, stearine and specialty candles sized and certified for parish, diocesan and devotional use.
Shop by Use
Not sure which candle your parish needs? Start with how it will be used — every category below explains its liturgical purpose.
Sanctuary Candles
Burns continuously beside the tabernacle to signify Christ's Real Presence.
Altar Candles & Stands
51%–100% beeswax and stearine altar candles, paired with brass altar candlesticks in a range of finishes and heights.
Paschal Candles
Blessed at the Easter Vigil; lit through Eastertide, at baptisms and funerals.
Advent Candles & Wreaths
Purple and rose tapers plus wreaths and wreath stands to mark each week of Advent.
Votive & Congregational Candles
Devotional lighting for side chapels, vigils and candlelight services.
Sacramental & Specialty Candles
Baptism, First Communion, O.C.I.A. and feast-day candles for every sacramental rite.
Beeswax Candles
100%, 51% and 12% beeswax options that meet diocesan and environmental standards.
Oil Candles & Fuel
Lux Mundi liquid paraffin, Candelas, brass hardware and draft protectors for oil-burning sanctuary lamps.
Which Candle Do I Need?
Church candles are named for where and how they're used, not just their size or scent. Use this quick guide to match the rite to the right candle before you shop.
Sanctuary Candle
Burns continuously in a glass or globe beside the tabernacle. Choose by burn time — 7, 8 or 14-day — based on how often your sacristan can relight it.
Altar Candle
Pairs of tapers placed on or near the altar for Mass. Choose by beeswax content — most dioceses require 51% or 100% beeswax.
Paschal Candle
The large, ornately decorated candle blessed at the Easter Vigil. Choose by height/diameter to fit your existing Paschal candle stand.
Advent Candle
Four tapers (3 purple, 1 rose) placed in the Advent wreath. Choose a set sized to your wreath's holders.
Votive / Congregational Candle
Small devotional lights for side altars, vigils and candlelight services. Choose by quantity — sold by the box for regular parish use.
Sacramental Candle
Presented at Baptism, First Communion or RCIA. Choose a decorated, gift-boxed style meant to be kept as a keepsake.
Diocesan Compliant
51%–100% beeswax options meeting diocesan specifications.
Bulk & Case Pricing
Volume discounts for parishes, dioceses & religious communities.
Liturgical Experts
Call 800-287-3204 for help matching candles to your rite.
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