| Baptism and Christenings are very important | | | | with the values of the church. |
| events in a child's life. During both of these | | | | Christening gifts are also very similar to those of |
| events, a child is brought closer to God and | | | | a Baptism. Often times religious medals with the |
| embraces a long history of tradition they can be | | | | Christian name of the child are given as a way to |
| honored to be part of. Certain gifts can be given | | | | build a connection with their patron saint. Similar |
| on both these important days to help memorialize | | | | medals can be also found that can connect to a |
| that special day. | | | | child's crib. Rosaries with birthstones are another |
| During a Baptism, an infant is cleansed of their | | | | good way to symbolize this special day. One |
| sins and welcomed into the church they are | | | | other item to consider giving is again a pewter |
| joining. Some churches do this by placing the child | | | | necklace that adorns the name of the child's |
| into water either totally or partially and then lower | | | | patron saint. |
| them into the water. When they rise from it they | | | | There are other options for both these special |
| are cleansed of their sins, and free to join the | | | | days as well. Crucifixes and Crosses can be given |
| church. This is an important day in a child's life, and | | | | to signify the bond with God. They can either be |
| there are quality baptism gifts to signify this day. | | | | given in a necklace form or as a mount for the |
| One of the most popular items to give on this | | | | wall. As the child grows they can take them with |
| day is a birthstone rosary. This present builds a | | | | them, or carry them around their neck at all |
| solid connection between the person receiving the | | | | times to remember their religious heritage. |
| rosary along with their new connection with God. | | | | Bibles are another way to begin a child's journey |
| They often come alone or in a set, with the | | | | into their faith. Finding a good children's bible will |
| devotional set including a specialized prayer card. | | | | allow the young one follow the stories inside with |
| Other great ideas for Baptism gifts would be an | | | | pictures that help explain the biblical stories. Often |
| angel pin made from silver, a necklace that can be | | | | times these books can be found in a set with a |
| worn by the child at all times. | | | | standard bible that the child can enjoy in more |
| A Christening is similar to a baptism. During a | | | | detail as they grow older. |
| Christening the difference is that an infant is given | | | | Baptism gifts and Christening gifts are both |
| a Christian name during the Baptism. This is often | | | | essential ways to help a child create a bond to a |
| considered a way of bonding the new child to a | | | | special day in their lives. There are many ideas |
| specific church, and establishes a covenant | | | | that you can use, and giving it from your heart |
| between an entire family. During this time, the | | | | will help create a bond between the two of you |
| community as a whole agrees to help guide them | | | | as well. |