Home catholic babtism gift?

[gingerBcookie]

what''s typical/traditional? or not so traditional but stil appropriate? is there something special from the godparents specifically? we''re clueless!

 

[Skippy123]

I usually give money like $40.

Another gift I gave to my sister from the Catholic store was a Virgin Mary night Light for the baby's room.

 

[monarch64]

I don't know about Catholic/godparent-specific gifts necessarily, but I really like to give an engravable birth certificate holder...they're typically silver-plated, scroll looking things that come with a stand that you can have engraved, and are around $30. Other than that, maybe a savings bond or cash if you'd rather spend $50-100.

ETA: otherwise maybe baby jewelry like a bracelet or ring...you can find those in any local jeweler or dept. store...they're more of a "special" gift which might be appropriate for you to give as godparents.

 

[oshinbreez]

I''m not Catholic, but did come up with this

 

[KimberlyH]

Are you the godparents? If so, you may want to consider starting a collection of something for the child such as a manger scene. You could purchase one piece at a time, and add to it on special occasions (easter, Christmas, the date of his/her christening each year) so the child will have a keepsake from you.

 

[Skippy123]

Date: 6/16/2007 10:46:36 AM
Author: KimberlyH
Are you the godparents? If so, you may want to consider starting a collection of something for the child such as a manger scene. You could purchase one piece at a time, and add to it on special occasions (easter, Christmas, the date of his/her christening each year) so the child will have a keepsake from you.

Kimberly that is a beautiful idea. I think I will do that for my new baby goddaughter, great idea!!

Are you the godparent Gingerbreadcookie?? I just became the godparent to a little girl a few months back ago and I bought her christening dress, a blanket, a cross nightlight and a lace cross bib. Here is my thread when I asked about the godmother gift a few months back ago. I hope it helps: https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/christening-ettiquette-ideas-please.57273/
GBC, what an honor to be asked

Best wishes.

 

[laine]

Here''s a thread on first communions--not the same but may be useful: https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/catholic-1st-communion-gift.61908/

My boyfriend was recently asked to be a godfather: he bought an baptism picture frame engraved with the baby''s name. The godmother bought a crib medal (no idea what that actually is--though google tells me they are godchild baptism gifts) and a savings bond. They''re all from a really Catholic town (as in 97%), so these are valid Catholic gifts, I assume. As far as I know (as a not very religious Catholic) there isn''t anything standard or expected.

Personally, I like the idea of a keepsake gift rather than a really religious gift. Something like an engraved silver box or picture frame with name and date. A savings bond is nice if you want to do money.

 

[moremoremore]

I just got back from my cousin''s girl''s babptism...I was the godmother and MISSED the baptism thanks to shut down of the Long Island Expressway (not relevant..just bitching )...

I went to a Catholic supply store and got the sweetest gold guardian angel necklace (about $115)...I said in the card that she can wear it as she gets older to know that I am always looking out for her...

 

[partgypsy]

If you are the godparents, at least in orthodox circles its pretty traditional to give a gold cross necklace. You are also supposed to be the child''s spiritual parents, to guide them in their religous education, so a bible is also often given as well.

 

[divergrrl]

When my son got baptised in 2005, I recieved 3 baptismal crosses to hang on his walls. I couldn''t return any of them...So I put one in my room, one in his, and one in a drawer. Well as luck would have it, he somehow got to the one near his crib (dh must have moved it closer to the wall) and he tossed it and broke it. (this can''t be a good sign) so now I''m glad I have the 3rd one in storage to hang in his room. I may have to switch it for the metal one from my room. LOL.

I gave my godson (also baptised that day--our best friend''s son) a vintage bonnet. My stepmom showed me how to make a bonnet from antique hankerchiefs (these belonged to her dad & mom) with a few loose hand stitches & then sewing on satin ribbons to tie with. They wear it during the ceremony & then the parents save it. When the child is married it can either be carried by the bride (if child is a girl) with her bouquet, or worn in the lapel pocket (if a boy). She also gave me this whole poem, instruction sheet, etc. Very cool gift. I can get you more info if you like... She also made one for my son & I loved it.

HTH

 

[KimberlyH]

Date: 6/16/2007 9:09:53 PM
Author: Skippy123

Date: 6/16/2007 10:46:36 AM
Author: KimberlyH
Are you the godparents? If so, you may want to consider starting a collection of something for the child such as a manger scene. You could purchase one piece at a time, and add to it on special occasions (easter, Christmas, the date of his/her christening each year) so the child will have a keepsake from you.

Kimberly that is a beautiful idea. I think I will do that for my new baby goddaughter, great idea!!

Are you the godparent Gingerbreadcookie?? I just became the godparent to a little girl a few months back ago and I bought her christening dress, a blanket, a cross nightlight and a lace cross bib. Here is my thread when I asked about the godmother gift a few months back ago. I hope it helps: https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/christening-ettiquette-ideas-please.57273/
GBC, what an honor to be asked

Best wishes.

My dad has a godson who is now nine, he''s almost completed the set, it''s quite beautiful.