Baptism gifts can serve as wonderful reminders of this spiritual occasion.  One of the most notable religious symbols is the cross.  A great way to symbolize a baptism is to give a gift that displays the holy cross.  

Here are some cross themed baptism gift ideas that will create the perfect remembrance.

• Cross Wall Plaque – A day-to-day reminder as they grow of their being a member of God’s family.  Some designs even have a special prayer printed on them for the child to recite.  
• Embroidered Afghan or Blanket – A lasting memento that can be stitched with a cross along with the baby’s name and their baptismal date. 
• Child Bible – This baptism gift is the perfect way to introduce Bible stories to a child with special illustrations that appeal uniquely to children.  Some designs may allow for personalizing.
• Engraved Photo Album – A wonderful keepsake with an engravable front cover to hold all the cherished photos of their special day for years to come.
• Customized Picture Frame – A custom-made way to display a cherished photo from their baptism.
• Cross Necklace or Bracelet – Infant-sized baptism jewelry will complement any baptismal outfit and will also be a great heirloom piece to pass down to future generations.
• First Rosary and Keepsake Case – Both are baptism gifts that will be inspiring souvenirs of the child’s baptism day. 
• Plush Bear or Lamb – Can commemorate this special occasion for years to come by having special words or a cross embroidered on it.  If it happens to be musical it may play a favorite children’s tune for the child to sing along with, such as ‘Jesus Loves Me’.

As you can see, there are many baptism gifts that will symbolize this once-in-a-lifetime Christian celebration for years to come.  Since they are only a baby, they will appreciate the keepsake gifts as they grow both physically and spiritually.

So, you’re wondering what would be the perfect christening or baptism gift for a baby since you’ve been invited to celebrate this precious spiritual occasion. 

You are no doubt looking for the ideal baptism or christening gift that will put a smile on the faces of the parents as they open it.  It’s always so rewarding when you see how genuinely delighted they are with your gift.  It makes you feel good that you chose something they really appreciate. 

Since a baby’s christening or baptism is such a special event, you might want to consider giving a gift that will become a treasured memory for years to come.  A gift that can be personalized with the baby’s name and date will make a lasting souvenir of the occasion. This is a terrific way for the baby to always remember when they became a member of God’s family on their baptismal day.

Here is a list of just some of the wonderful baptism and christening gift ideas available that will create a lifetime keepsake for the baby.

·  Engraved Picture Frame – A great way to display a favorite photo of the baby all dressed up in their baptism or christening gown. 

·  Cross Necklace – A baby’s first cross necklace will complement any outfit on their baptism or christening day and will become a treasured family heirloom.  Given in a keepsake box that is personalized will make it even more special.

·  Child Bible – A child will love learning Bible stories when the illustrations are meant to appeal to children.  Some versions can even be personalized on the front cover and are packaged as a keepsake.

·  Cross Plaque – Hanging on the child’s bedroom wall, it’s the perfect reminder that they are a member of God’s family.  There are many styles to choose from.  A cross might picture a boy or girl praying or it might display a special prayer along with the child’s name.

·  Personalized Photo Album – Provides a terrific way to display all the cherished photos from this special occasion. 

·  Embroidered Blanket – Throws are quite popular these days so why not give one that is personalized and commemorates the baby’s baptism day. 

·  Plush Lamb – A truly unique gift that the child can cuddle with and learn the prayer or song it plays.        

Giving keepsake christening and baptism gifts is a wonderful way to honor the memory of this special Christian celebration as the child grows, both physically and spiritually.

Baptism invitations play an important role in the planning of this special event for your baby but are you familiar with all the optional items that can be part of the complete invitation ensemble.  Here is a list of extra items for your consideration to assist you in your invitation planning.   

Photo Baptism Invitations:  To uniquely personalize your invitations, have a photo of your baby printed on them.  This makes the invitation a special keepsake for your guest to save beyond the celebration.

Reception Card:  If you are planning a brunch or any type of celebration following the baptism ceremony and there is not enough room for the information on your invitation, you could include a reception card for listing all the details.  Most invitation styles offer these cards with a matching design.  Please keep in mind that this card could possibly add to your mailing cost since postage is based on weight.

Respond Card:  To properly plan for your celebration as far as food preparations and seating arrangements, this card is essential so you have an accurate guest count.  You will also have to decide on a reply date to list on the card so guests will respond accordingly.  The respond card along with its mailing envelope will be inserted with your baptism invitations.  Its return mailing envelope will have your address pre-printed on it and be sure to remember to include a postage stamp for easy returning by your guests.    

Printed Return Address:  This option of having your return address printed on the back flap of the invitation mailing envelope can save you valuable time and ensure that undeliverable ones are returned to you.  There is an extra cost involved so it is optional.   

Lined Outer Envelope:  As an added touch to your baptism invitations, you can add a colored lining to your mailing envelopes.  There is an extra charge for this lining and color choices will vary depending on the invitation style you choose.

Envelope Seal:  These self-adhesive decorative stickers add a nice finishing touch to your mailing envelope.  Available in many styles and colors, a seal is used to make it look like it is holding the flap down even though it has already been sealed.

Informal Note:  Also used as thank you cards, they are pre-printed with the baby’s name on the front and the inside being left blank for handwriting your own personal thank you note to guests.  Since informal notes are usually available to match your baptism invitations, it is recommended to order them at the same time to save time and extra shipping costs later.  Blank mailing envelopes are included in the price or you can have a return address printed on them for an extra charge.

As you can see, there are many items that can be part of your baptism invitation ensemble.  It is a personal choice as to which of the above items you choose to include.  Your budget may also dictate which items you purchase as well.