What To Write To A Godparent: 40 Card Messages

What to write to a godparent

Godparent cards come in two flavours: asking, and thanking. Both work best when you say why it is them and nobody else.

Forty below, including wording for a godparent card written on the child's behalf.

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Asking someone to be a godparent

  • Will you be [child]'s godparent? We cannot think of anyone we would rather have in her corner.
  • We would love you to be [child]'s godmother. You have been part of this from the start.
  • Would you do us the honour of being godfather to [child]?
  • We want [child] to grow up knowing you. Will you be a godparent?
  • You are the person we would want in his life whatever happened. Will you be his godparent?
  • No pressure, no expectations, no church rota - just you, in her life, officially.

Thank you to a godparent, from the parents

  • Thank you for saying yes. It means the world to us both.
  • Thank you for standing up for her today, and for every day after.
  • You have been a brilliant godparent - present, patient and always there.
  • Thank you for taking it seriously, and for making it fun.
  • Thank you for the birthdays you never miss.

From the child (written by a parent)

  • Thank you for being my godmother. Love from [child], age 4.
  • Thank you for my present and for always being at my birthday.
  • To my godfather - thank you for everything. Love [child].
  • You are my favourite grown-up who is not in my family. Thank you.

Godparent birthdays and thank yous

  • Happy birthday to the world's most reliable godparent.
  • Happy birthday - thank you for everything you do for [child].
  • Wishing you a lovely birthday, from all three of us.
  • Happy birthday, godmother extraordinaire.

Christening day wording

  • Thank you for being here today. It would not have been the same without you.
  • A small thank you for a big promise.
  • Today you became part of her story permanently. Thank you.

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How to write it so it lands

  • Ask in person first, then give the card. The card is the keepsake, not the surprise.
  • Write the date inside. Godparent cards get kept for decades.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you ask someone to be a godparent in a card?

Say why it is them, ask plainly, and make it easy to decline. One sentence of reason, one sentence of ask.

Do godparents have to be religious?

For a church christening most denominations expect at least one baptised godparent. A naming ceremony has no such rule - the role is whatever you agree it is.

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