Christening Favors
Christening favors for baptism parties
Giving christening favors to the guests who arrive to celebrate your child’s baptism is considered proper etiquette. Baptism favors don’t need to be expensive to be meaningful and suitable, and they can even be made at home in most cases. Homemade baby baptism favors add a touch of personality to the event, which your guests will appreciate long after they leave the party.
Popular Christening and Baptism Favors
The most popular baptism favors are small items like votive candles, pens or napkins that have the child’s name and baptism date printed or inscribed on them. These lasting keepsakes can be treasured as mementos of the day for years to come.
Christening party etiquette decrees that baptism favors should be laid out beside each invited guest’s placemat. Other gifts can be handed out as small door prizes for individuals or groups who win games during the event.
Making Baby Christening Favors
Much like traditional bridal shower favors, baby baptism favors can easily be handmade to cut down on costs. If you choose to go the store-bought route, small candies and potpourri or fragrance caches make excellent gifts, and finding these christening favor supplies is often as simple as visiting your local department store or supermarket.
Other christening favor ideas include:
- Angel figurines
- Photo frames with pictures of the baby inside
- Small hand-sized photo albums with images of the baby
- Keepsake boxes
- Palm-sized Bibles
- Heart- or cross-shaped key chains
- Crystal heart-shaped coasters with the baby’s name and christening date engraved on top
- Coffee mugs with a picture of the baby
Creative Favor Ideas
Making christening favors adds a special flair to the event. Some popular homemade christening favor ideas are:
- Angel- or cross-shaped cookies
- Crocheted Bible covers
- Crocheted heart-shaped coasters
- Computer-printed certificates featuring the baby’s name and christening date
Your baby’s baptism marks the beginning of a new life in faith enriched by the guidance and support of your family and friends. Honor your guests by reinforcing their meaningful place in your baby’s life by including christening favors at your infant’s baptism party.
