- Full name of the child being baptized
- Full name of parents, grandparents, godparents of the child
- Name of the hosts of the baptism if it is not the parents
- Date and time of the event
- Details of the venue and a map to reach the venue of the event
- Details about reception if you are holding one with the details of time and location
- Any specific dress code that you intend to follow
- RSVP cards or a section for invitees to respond to the invite
There is no strict way to write the invitation. The focus must be on the event, and it is up to you to decide what to include.
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Sample Baptism Invitation Wording Ideas
A joyous occasion, baptism is when you want to celebrate your baby’s birth and their inclusion in the faith with family members and closest friends. Word choice is important when it comes to drafting the invitation card. Words are chosen for a wedding invite; the birthday party will be different from a baptism invite. Baptism invitations revolve around religious references, themes, and icons to celebrate the child’s initiation into the church.
References to heaven and Christ are the perfect example of invitation card for christening. If one belongs to a family that loves humor, then a funny baptism invitation could be a suitable option. One could personalize christening invitation wording by choosing a bible verse or poem. Wordings chosen must clearly express one’s sentiments for the occasion and give guests the information needed apart from a powerful message about the importance of baptizing and christening.
Baptism invitation wording can differ in style, and parents can choose those that suit their family culture, the nature of the church, and the kind of festivities. A few ideas to choose from
1. Our precious gift from heaven will be welcomed into God’s family.
Please celebrate our child (name)’s baptism
on (date) and (time) at (location).
A luncheon will follow at (location).
- Parents (Names)
- Grandparents (Names)
- Godparents (Names)
2. You are invited to the Christening
of our Daughter, (name)
Date:
Time:
Place:
And afterward for a little bite to eat at ours.
We hope you can make it!
Name of hosts
3. Finally, he is part of our lives
And he wants you to know
He is enjoying every second of it
Join our beautiful child
(name)
In his Christening ceremony
On date
At Venue
Name of hosts
4. We’re joyfully bringing our son/daughter
into the love and grace of God’s family.
We invite you to celebrate the Baptism of
name of child
On (date) at (time)
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Venue:
We look forward to seeing you there!
Name of hosts
5. On this day, we place our child in Christ’s care forever.
Please join us for the Christening of our son/daughter (name)
on (date) at (time)
at (location)
Parent’s names
RSVP number
6. “…every perfect gift is from above.” James 1:17
Name of hosts
Invite you to share their joy and witness
as their son/daughter (name)
receives the Sacrament of Holy Baptism
on (date) and (time)
at (location)
Luncheon to follow.
RSVP number
7. I hate baths, so my parents (parents’ names), asked a priest to do it!
They say it takes a village,
so please join my family in cleansing me (child’s name)
on (date) at (time) in (location)