Baptism Invitations

A baptism is a once in a lifetime event that marks the momentous and sacred first step in the spiritual life of your child. Even before the infant's first birthday, the baptism may be the first special occasion in your child's life. With a baptism, your child is introduced to the Church and you will want to share the special and symbolic moment with your family and friends. A baptism is also one of the few events where lives ordinarily separated by distance, age or just work can congregate in one place and time and what better event than in celebration of your child.

A baptism deserves an invitation that is well thought out and expresses the joy and blessedness of the occasion. Because it is a formal yet innocent event, your baptism invitations should reflect care, belief and understanding of the ceremony. The effort you take in crafting your invitation speaks volumes of how seriously you take the event and how you value the friends and family you invite to share this special day with you. After all, the Godparents you select are those you believe will have a positive impact on your child and to whom you are practically bestowing parental responsibility.

Typically, a baptism invitation should be sent out a month before the event and ideally with a response card as well as a map to the event. Instead of just adding an address they can respond to, it might also help to include an easy to reply card which can be posted back to you. The wording on the christening invitations can vary but should have all the important information that your guests will need: the parents' names; the baby's name; the time, date, and venue of the baptism. You can even include details of accommodation near the venue or parking details to make things more convenient for your guests. For a more personal touch, you can also include a psalm or passage you hold dear and which you believe exemplifies the significance and meaning of the event.

Many companies have a wide selection of unique baptism invatations that can be personalized with all the appropriate details of the special event. There is a wide range of baptismal invitations to choose from, from the classic to the contemporary with elegant papers and different typestyles. Consultants can even help you with the wording to ensure that each facet of your invitation conveys with the appropriate tone, the blessedness of the event.