Baptism Gift Ideas

You can only if you want. I always buy a frame for the picture or a cross or a rosary.

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i've gotten/given savings bonds from the bank, $, clothes, a cross, there gift ideas at a christian bookstore.

When we had our daughter baptized I would say that the Catholic guests brought gifts and those that weren't, didn't. I didn't expect them from anyone.

The type of gifts she received were: silver baptism frame, cross/angel/preyer box jewelry (which we had the priest bless). And lots of cards with well wishes!

I was looking for picture frames the other day and I noticed there are cute baby frames, and I think that would be a great present. A frame to put a baptism picture in. There were frames with crosses, and one that said "bless this child".

Traditionally for a Baptism you do give a gift. It could be earrings, a little cross or a nice dress. Also a wall cross with a prayer can be a good idea. Or a photobook.

I always go to Mardel's - they have lots of different things for baptisms in various price ranges. I always get great compliments and everyone wants to know "where did you find this?"

I am Catholic and when my son was baptized he got everything from clothes to crosses and other religious items. Even a toy! So you have lots of options! Hope this helped!

I think that actually depends on the customs of the family! I'm a cradle Catholic and in my family, anyone and everyone close to the family is invited but only God Parents/sponsors and generally grandparents are expected to give a gift.

But if you want to cover your bases, the gifts do not have to be expensive-it's more about spiritual meaning stuff than value!

T.

Wendy,
Yes, you normally do. I received a rosary at my baptism and that is something she can always keep and cherish. HTH.
M.

We had our daughter baptized in a Methodist church several months ago and 2 of our friends who are Catholic came to the service. They did bring gifts so I'm not sure if it's expected or not. They gave us a book called "5 Minute Devotionals for Kids" and a stuffed lamb that plays "Jesus Loves Me". If you go to a Christian bookstore, you'll find a ton of ideas. Picture frames for baptisms and crosses are also cute ideas. Good luck!

Hi there. I'm Catholic and it is a custom to bring a small gift for the baby. Usually, it should revolve around a "blessing" or a spiritual gift. When my daughter was baptized, she received a really great gift that she still uses, which were Precious Momemts bookends for her books. Have fun.

You can also get him a MASS CARD... go to any Catholic Church... have a MASS said in his honor. You can do it for baptisms, deaths, and many other occassions in the Catholic Church.

Silver Frames, Crosses, a cute burp cloth with a hand embroidered cross and the date... anything like that.

You will need to bring a gift, and I usually go to a religious store and find something. Good luck.

One side of my family is catholic and from the ones I have been too the parents have usually given them a necklace with a cross and most other people gave savings bonds.

We usually do money. It's simple and easy.

Yes there are gifts involed. Even if it is something small. Cross, necklace. Your best bet is to go to a Christain store. Even money for a saving account if they started one for the child.