It's one thing to get a new baptized person or child a silver baptism bracelet, a Rosary and a Crucifix or a Guardian anything (ring, necklace, stuffed angel etc). But it's quite another thing when the gift you give as a baptism present says more than just "welcome to the Kingdom kid, you're the ninth baptism I've see this year and it's only January!".
Sure, baptisms officially welcome people to the Kingdom of God as part of the holy family, but it is also a dedication and commitment to living or being raised in a certain way and that is a big step of faith. So it is not unusual to see some parents, relatives and even close friends regarding baptisms highly, because they took the time to appreciate what baptism signifies and in like manner, they took the time to show their approval and encouragement with baptism gifts.
Now anyone could walk into a Christian or Catholic gift shop and pick out an appropriate baptism gift and while it is understandable that many people have very hectic lives and can't afford the time to get something 'unique', it is important to acknowledge how special baptism truly is. After all, we are talking about God and the Kingdom of Heaven here!
Well, you don't need to spend your time worrying about what you should give as a baptism gift, instead just take the time to make a common, traditional baptism gift personal! Personalizing anything makes gifts so much more special and meaningful to the people receiving them and it is no different when it comes to baptism gifts. What's more is that there are many, many ways to personalize baptism gifts.
Engraving is always a great way to add a personal sentiment or message and engraving can be done on everything from jewelry to picture frames. For instance, jewelry is usually a common baptism gift, so why not make a commonplace Rosary out of the birthstone of the person who is being baptized! This is a great gift especially if the person being baptized is a baby since some babies are baptized in the same month in which they are born.
Another great idea for personalizing baptism gifts of jewelry is by having it engraved. Baptism rings and bracelets can be engraved with the names and dates of people who were baptized. Engraving is also a nice personal touch to wooden baptism tokens as well as stone crosses, and of course, picture frames. So next time you get to witness the blissful occasion that is a baptism, just take the time, and personalize the gift!
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