Christening Gifts

The words ‘Christening’ and ‘Baptism’ are generally used interchangeably and all the gifts we have available on this page are suitable for both.

During a Baptism ceremony the baby will have Holy water splashed onto her head three times as the Priest says, ‘In the name of The Father, The Son and the Holy Spirit.’ This symbolises being reborn and having ones sins washed away.

The point at which a baby is Christened occurs during the Baptizm ceremony and represents the bestowing of a Christian (first) name. Given the significance of the ceremony, we recommend ordering one of our personalised gifts for the occasion that will display the baby’s newly bestowed Christian name.

John the Baptist baptised Jesus in the River Jordan although in the Gospel of John it documents that John was somewhat reluctant to do so as he did not believe he was worthy and explained that Jesus should be the one Baptising him.

Church Blessings

Rather than the traditional ceremonies mentioned above, Church blessings or thanksgivings are becoming quite popular as they welcome the child into the Christian Church but do not have the inherent commitment of a traditional Baptism.

If you are invited to a blessing service or a secular ceremony such as a Naming Day you should generally avoid gifts that contain references to the traditional religious ceremonies. Many of our gifts in this category allow you to customise the product completely. For example you could order an ABC moneybox personalised for the baby and write a message such as “For you on your Church Blessing” or a generic greeting such as “With all the love in the world.” If you are struggling for the correct language to use, consult the invitation you were sent as this will tell you exactly what type of occasion it is. You will then be able to pick a suitable present more easily.