A Special Day of Faith - Celebrating a Christening or Baptism
A baptism or christening is a special moment in a child's life. A day of celebration, promises and prayer for the journey ahead.
Whether you're a parent, grandparent, godparent or friend, there are simple ways to mark the occasion and create memories they can treasure as they grow.
Mark a day to remember
The ceremony may pass quickly, but a photograph, handwritten card or special keepsake can capture the memory for years to come.
Choose something personal and add the date of the baptism or christening to make it part of the child's story.
A Bible to grow up with
A children's Bible is more than a gift for the day it's something a child can grow into.
Write a personal message and the date inside. As they get older, they'll know it was chosen especially for them at the beginning of their journey of faith.
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A blessing for the path ahead
Choose a Bible verse for the child, perhaps one about God's love, hope or guidance and include it in their card or Bible.
It's a simple reminder that God is with them as they grow and will guide their steps wherever life takes them.
Mark 10:14: “Let the children come to me; do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of God.”
A special role for godparents
Being a godparent is about much more than one special day. It's a promise to encourage, pray for and walk alongside a child as they discover faith for themselves.
A card or small keepsake can mark that promise and the important part a godparent will play in the years ahead.
The beginning of something bigger
The special clothes will be packed away and the photographs put into frames, but the promises made on the day are intended to last much longer.
A baptism or christening marks the beginning of something bigger. A life surrounded by prayer, encouraged in faith and supported by people committed to walking alongside them.
Celebrate their special day
Discover Children's Bibles, cards and thoughtful keepsakes to mark a baptism or christening.