What To Write In A Baptism Card

What to write in a baptism card

A baptism card is kept, not binned. Write it as something the person will read again years later, and sign it with the date.

Messages below are split by who is being baptised - a baby, an older child, an adult - and by who you are, plus blessings and verses you can copy straight in.

Baptism and christening mean the same day in most British families, so any of these work for either.

Baptism cards, blank inside

Drawn in house, printed in the UK and posted first class. Blank inside, so there is room for a proper keepsake message. We do not make silver or rosaries - a jeweller will serve you better there.

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Short messages

  • On your baptism day, with love from all of us.
  • Blessings on you today and always.
  • A beautiful day for a beautiful start.
  • Baptised today, loved forever.
  • So glad we were there to see it.
  • Wishing you a life full of faith, love and laughter.
  • With every good wish on your baptism.

For a baby's baptism

  • You slept through the whole thing and still stole the day.
  • Welcomed properly today, by a church full of people who love you.
  • Your name was said out loud in front of everyone who matters. What a start.
  • Congratulations to all three of you on a lovely day. Shop this card
  • Wishing you love, safety and very long naps.

For an older child

  • You made your own promises today and you meant them. That is something to be proud of.
  • Congratulations on your baptism. Growing up suits you.
  • It takes courage to stand up in front of everyone. You did it brilliantly.
  • Today was yours. We were just lucky to be there.

For an adult baptism

  • You chose this, and that makes today mean more. Congratulations.
  • A long road to a very good day. So happy for you.
  • Watching you make that decision was a privilege. With love on your baptism.
  • New beginnings suit you. Here is to whatever comes next.

From godparents

  • Today I made a promise out loud. I intend to keep it for a very long time.
  • Officially your godmother as of this morning. Lucky me.
  • You can ring me about anything, at any age, forever. That is the job.
  • I will be the one who says yes when your parents say no. Happy baptism day.

Blessings and verses

  • 'The Lord bless you and keep you.' - Numbers 6:24
  • 'For this child I prayed.' - 1 Samuel 1:27
  • May God hold you in the palm of His hand, today and always.
  • Baptised in His name, held in His love.
  • May your faith grow with you, and comfort you when you need it most.
  • 'Let the little children come to me.' - Matthew 19:14

Longer keepsake messages

  • One day you will find this card in a box and wonder who wrote it. It was me, sat at the back, watching a church full of people promise to look after you. We meant every word.
  • You will not remember today, so here it is in writing: the sun came out, your grandad cried, and nobody wanted to go home.

Cards for the day

Blank inside, drawn in house, printed in the UK and posted first class.

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Keepsakes for the parents and godparents

Candles, prints and coasters that stay in the house long after the day.

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Frequently asked questions

What do you write in a baptism card?

Write to the person being baptised, mention the day itself, add one specific detail or promise, and finish with a blessing or good wish. Sign your full name and the date so it works as a keepsake.

Is a baptism card the same as a christening card?

In practice yes. Baptism is the sacrament and christening is the British word for the naming part of an infant baptism, so the same cards and wording suit both.

What do you write in an adult baptism card?

Acknowledge that it was their decision. That single sentence is what separates a good adult baptism card from a generic one.

Do you have to write something religious?

No. A warm, secular message is perfectly welcome. If the family is religious, a short blessing alongside your own words is a good middle ground.