What Do Godparents Buy For A Christening?

Being asked to be a godparent is a great honour. Being selected to become a godparent means the parents of your soon-to-be godchild hold you in high regard and trust you to play an important part in their child’s life. As part of your role, you will need to participate in the Christening ceremony and make a promise to help raise the child in their faith.

Godparents play a crucial role in the lives of their godchildren, and this role lasts forever, so it is a significant commitment. Many godparents form a special bond with their godchildren, spending lots of time together and offering them guidance throughout life. This bond is rooted in the special connection that is forged as a result of their baptism.

If you have never been a godparent before, you may be keen to familiarise yourself with the different customs and expectations that your role brings. It is well worth carrying out research before the ceremony to understand what you are required to do both during the christening and then in the following months and years.

One thing you may be wondering about right now is whether you should buy your godchild baptism gifts and, if so, what you should buy. The first answer to your question is that you should definitely buy your godchild a baptism gift. It is usual for godparents to buy baptism gifts, and it is an accepted part of the tradition. To show that you take your role as a godparent seriously, it is essential to choose the perfect gift for your new godchild. But, what do godparents buy for a christening? Read on to discover why godparents buy christening gifts and to get plenty of present-buying inspiration to help you find the ideal baptism gift for your godchild.

Why do Godparents Buy a Christening Gift for Their Godchild?

After the formal christening ceremony at the church has been completed, most parents arrange for a reception to be held immediately afterwards. The christening reception is a special gathering that brings all of the guests from the ceremony together to celebrate this special occasion. The celebration will usually include a christening cake and a toast to the child and the godparents. It is during this reception that the child is presented with christening gifts from each of the guests. After celebrating such a special occasion with your godchild, it makes sense to present them with a heartfelt gift. This gift will provide a lasting keepsake to remind your godchild of their christening day and is something that they will treasure always. As christening gifts are designed to be treasured and kept as a memento of this important day in the child’s life, it makes sense to choose your gift carefully.

While your godchild may be too young right now to be very aware of the fact that they have been christened, they will always look back on the gifts that they received on this special occasion. While children may have birthdays every single year, a christening is an event that only happens once in a person’s lifetime. The fact that being christened is such a unique experience in life makes it all the more important to find ideal christening gifts.

What Should Godparents Buy as a Christening Gift?

There is a wide range of gifts that godparents could choose for their godchildren. Some godparents may wish to skip giving a physical gift and instead give money. This money can be deposited into an account where it can gain interest, ready for the child to withdraw when they reach adulthood. This generous gift is intended to give the child the best start in life when they begin to live independently. However, the most popular baptism gifts are presents that will provide sentimental value to the child for years to come. So, instead of giving cash, or in addition to giving money, you may want to buy a thoughtful gift in honour of this special occasion.

Baptism Gift Ideas

Here at The Personalised Gift Shop, we pride ourselves on stocking a wide range of heartfelt gifts that make perfect presents. Giving a personalised gift brings an extra-special touch to the present, as it shows that extra care and attention have been devoted to finding the ideal keepsake. As personalised gifts are such a special choice, they are an ideal choice of present for anyone wondering what do godparents buy for a christening.

Money Box Christening Gift

A money box makes an ideal choice of christening gifts, and a money box that features the child’s name is even better. A money box is a gift that will be used for many years and can be displayed in pride of place in the child’s bedroom.

TheABC Cube Money Box (pictured above) is a stylish christening gift. This silver-plated money box features an attractive design embossed with the letters A to H and corresponding animal pictures. The money box can be engraved with a four-line message of your choice, which gives you plenty of room to share a heartfelt message to your godchild.

First Tooth and First Curl Holder Christening Gift

As most children are christened as babies, buying a gift that is suited to this stage in their life is perfectly acceptable. A first tooth and first curl holder make for a super sweet baptism gift and provide both a decorative place to store baby’s first tooth and curl, as well as a keepsake that commemorates their christening day. This provides a gift that parents will love, as well as a reminder of their christening day for little ones.

The Pewter Train First Tooth and Curl holder is a unique choice of baptism gift and records three of baby’s milestones in one. The train itself is a money box, while the freight wagon provides the perfect decorative storage for baby’s first tooth and first curl in individual compartments. The pewter train is beautifully crafted with fantastic attention to detail. The sturdy locomotive connects to the freight wagon to complete this perfect present. This pewter train can be personalised with a two line message that will be engraved on to the top of the train. This stunning gift will take pride of place on display in baby’s nursery.

Personalised Plate Baby Christening Gifts

Personalised plates are a traditional choice baptism gift and are displayed by the proud parents as a memento of their child’s christening day. As this item will be on display in the parent’s home and then kept as a keepsake by your godchild, it is a good idea to choose your decorative plate wisely. Selecting a decorative plate that has both a personal message and an attractive pattern is vital to ensure that it makes an ideal baptism gift.

TheOn Your Christening Personalised Plate features a cheerful design with intricate detailing. This 8-inch plate is made from high-quality ceramic and features tiny birds and flowers in a delicate pattern. This beautiful ceramic plate can be personalised to mark baby’s christening by adding their name and the christening date.

Decorative Cup Cristening Gift

Another popular choice of baptism gifts is a decorative cup. Decorative cups that are given as a christening gift are usually either china or silver-plated. Rather than being used on a daily basis, these cups provide a decorative reminder of the christening day and are often printed, embossed, or engraved with a message in honour of the occasion.

The Rocking Horse Cup is an ideal choice of decorative cup to give as a baptism gift to your godchild. This elegant cup fits the occasion perfectly and features beautiful detailing. The Rocking Horse Cup is silver-plated and has an elegant design that stand the test of time. This timeless gift has an embossed rocking horse motif and can be personalised with a message as a permanent reminder of your godchild’s christening. This beautiful cup has space for the three line sentimental message, which will be engraved onto the cup when you place your order.

Final Thoughts

Preparing to become a godparent is an exciting time, and selecting the ideal baptism gift is a crucial part of your preparations. To ensure that the christening gift that you select is fitting of this important occasion, it is essential that it has a personal touch.

Our personalised baptism gifts offer you the perfect present-buying solution. Selecting one of our personalised presents allows you to choose a beautiful gift and make it truly special by adding your message. Whether you write your own sentimental message to be engraved on the gift, or you simply choose to personalise the gift with the baby’s name and the date of the christening, you can be sure that you have selected a high-quality gift that will be appreciated. Both the proud parents and your godchild will treasure this gift and display it for many years to come. Your choice of baptism gift is more than simply a present, it is a gift that marks the start of your journey as a godparent and provides a memento of this milestone occasion.