Here are some messages addressed to the child:
#1 Welcome to the Kingdom and family of God, little one. Angels are rejoicing today at your Christening and so are we. Many blessings as you grow in the Lord. May His love never leave you.
#2 God is smiling because of your Christening today. May He protect you all the days of your life with the Helmet of Salvation, the Sword of the Spirit, the Shield of Faith, the Breastplate of Righteousness, the Belt of Truth, and the Shoes of the Gospel of Peace.
#3 Today was your first step in the life-long journey of walking with God. I know He has big plans for you, and I believe and pray you will forever serve Him faithfully. Congratulations on this special day.
#4 On this glorious day, we rejoice at your Christening marking your dedication to the Lord and entry into His Church. Many blessings on your life with the One who made you and watches over you. Let the assurance of His grace give you peace.
#5 The Father smiles when little ones walk with Him. On this day of your Christening, bask in the radiance of His glory and love for you all the days of your life.
#6 Today you have been dedicated to the Lord. What a joy it is to know that He will always be with you and for you. May you always keep your eyes fixed on Him and the glory of His love.
#7 God is pleased with you, little one. Your Christening is the cause for much rejoicing. Heaven celebrates the entry of a new daughter/son into the Church. May God always be with you and bless you.
#8 On this sacred day of your Christening, may God watch over you and bless you as you are welcomed into His Church. Your heavenly Father has big plans for you!
#9 How great it is to be dedicated to the Lord and His purpose for your life. May you always know His will and seek His face. And may He always shower you with blessings abundant.
#10 Lots of love for a little boy/girl who has been such a blessing and encouragement to our family. We are rejoicing today at your Christening. May you dwell in the house of the Lord forever.
#11 Congratulations on your Christening today. May you walk with the Lord all the days of your life and seek the light of His face.
#12 The radiance of God’s glory is on you this day. Your Christening is a promise of devotion to the God who saved you. We pray for your life to be spent in His presence.
#13 Many prayers for you on this spiritual milestone of your Christening. May the light of God’s presence shine on you always and you feel the warmth of His love.
#14 Today we were privileged to attend your Christening. It was a joyous occasion filled with love and laughter. May God make all your days be this blessed.
#15 Congratulations on your Christening. Know that we will always be cheering you on in faith and walking beside you as you wait for your "Well done" from your heavenly Father.
#16 Congratulations on your Christening. We hope for endless love and peace as you live the great adventure of faith in the everlasting and almighty Father.
#17 Peace and joy to you on the day of your Christening. Remember always that you are a son/daughter of the King. Rest in the assurance of His love for you.
#18 The Father’s love for you is deep, little one. Let your days be filled with discovering just how vast and powerful it is.
#19 On your day of Christening, we pray for boundless blessings, joy, and peace. May you continually grow in favor with the Lord.
#20 Congratulations on this special day of your Christening. I know that God will never leave you nor forsake you. You are His beloved child and you are now part of the body of Christ.
Here are some messages addressed to the parents:
#21 Congratulations that your son/daughter has been christened by the Spirit to form one body with Jesus and the Church. It is my honor to be a part of this sacred day. May God light the way for you and your child, always.
#22 Let today mark the beginning of many more wondrous and glorious days in Jesus Christ in the life of your daughter/son. Let your family be blessed with unity and love for all of your days. Congratulations on your son’s/daughter’s new birth in Jesus Christ.
#23 What a powerful and meaningful spiritual milestone! Congratulations on bringing your son/daughter into the Church’s congregation. I pray that your precious child has a life that is truly blessed.
#24 May your little one enjoy a lifetime of God’s love. It is an honor to be here to share this sacred day with you and your family. Congratulations on this important step in your son’s/daughter’s spiritual path!
#25 Wishing you a joyful Christening today. May God bless you and your precious child for years to come as you teach him/her about our faith and guide him/her on his/her walk with Jesus. You are a beautiful family and I pray for continued love and unity in your family.
#26 May the Lord watch over your little child. May He guide him/her through good days and bad. I pray for your child through his/her journey in becoming closer and closer to the Lord. May your child dedicate himself/herself to our Lord as our Lord has to us. May this day mark the beginning of a lifetime with God by your child’s side.
#27 On your child’s Christening, know that God will watch over you and your family through these upcoming years. Wishing you all the best on this sacred day. It has been a great pleasure to attend the monumental day.
#28 May your child spend a lifetime walking with the Lord and a fruitful member of our Church. Thank you for allowing me to share in his/her Christening ceremony. God is smiling down on us on this day.
#29 May your child grow in faith surrounded by the love of your family and the soft whispering guidance of the Holy Spirit!
#30 As your baby is sprinkled with holy water, God’s love rains down and he/she is welcomed into His Church. May your baby feel His love for a lifetime as a precious child of God!
#31 Thank you for the invitation to your child’s Christening service. May your little child be blessed for years to come. Congratulations!
#32 May you raise your child in the ways of the Lord. Doing so gives the gift of everlasting love and light. We pray for all the best for you and your precious child of God on this special day.
#33 On this most holy day, may God grant your child His love and wisdom. May your child know God’s grace even in the darkest of hours. Bless you and your family.
#34 Congratulations on your baby’s Christening day! May you and your child find light and love following the Word of Christ Jesus.
#35 May your family bask in the everlasting love and devotion of Almighty God. Congratulations on this sacred day.
#36 Thank you for inviting us to attend this holy ceremony. May you and your child feel God’s love as you devote yourself to the Lord.
#37 May the Holy Spirit guide you and your child through life on this blessed day and forevermore.
#38 May the Holy Spirit indwell in your blessed child today and for the rest of his/her days. May he/she grow stronger in faith and love with each passing hour.
#39 May today be one blessing out of many to come! Congratulations and may the Lord guide your child on his/her journey of faith.
#40 I really appreciate being invited to attend your child’s Christening service. This is a holy day and one I will not soon forget.
The Most Famous Quotes to Include with Your Christening Card Message for a Baby Dedication
“Baptism is bowing before the Father and letting him do his work.”
Max Lucado
“In order to live a life of holiness, we must first receive new life from God – we must be born from above.”
J. Vernon McGee
“At Baptism, I received grace — that quality that makes me share in the very nature of God.”
Mother Angelica
“If a spring has not been opened in a soul, a spring of living water from God's own Son, no waters can flow and there is no life in you.”
G.V. Wigram
“Baptism is faith in action.”
Watchman Nee
“There are two sides to this baptism: The first is, you possess the Spirit; The second is that the Spirit possesses you.”
Smith Wigglesworth
“Baptism is the door of the spiritual life and the gateway to the sacraments.”
Thomas Aquinas
“All of us who desire the kingdom of God are, by the Lord's decree, under an equal and rigorous necessity of seeking after the grace of Baptism.”
Saint Basil
“Baptism is not only a sacrament of our union with Christ; it is also a sacrament of our communion as the body of Christ.”
Michael Horton
“Baptism is, in fact, much more than a ritual conferring membership in a community, as many people conceive it nowadays. It is a process of birth, through which a new dimension of life opens out.”
Peter Seewald
Ephesians 4:5
One Lord, one faith, one baptism.
John 3:5
Jesus answered, "Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God.”
For in one Spirit we were all baptized into one body—Jews or Greeks, slaves or free—and all were made to drink of one Spirit.
Matthew 3:11
I baptize you with water for repentance, but he who is coming after me is mightier than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to carry. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire.
Acts 1:5
For John baptized with water, but you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit not many days from now.
Romans 6:4
We were buried therefore with him by baptism into death, in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, we too might walk in newness of life.
And now why do you wait? Rise and be baptized and wash away your sins, calling on his name.
Acts 2:38
And Peter said to them, "Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.”
Ephesians 2:8-9
For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— not by works, so that no one can boast.
John 1:33
And I myself did not know him, but the one who sent me to baptize with water told me, “The man on whom you see the Spirit come down and remain is the one who will baptize with the Holy Spirit.”
Here are 50 powerful Christian baby shower messages and sayings to give to the mommy-to-be.
#1 The Bible tells us that children are a gift from God. I rejoice with you and praise God for his gift of your baby. My continued prayers are with you as we await the coming of the beautiful gift. May the Lord bless you!
#2 Happy Baby Shower day! It is so incredible to be a part of this special day. We set aside this day to mark the love we have for you and your baby. I pray this day is well documented, so your baby will know that before they were even born, we loved them. God bless you!
#3 Little one, the Lord has engraved you on the palms of his hands. You are his beloved that has been entrusted to our family. We welcome you with much love.
#4 As we join together and celebrate the joyous arrival of your baby, I praise God for the precious blessing headed your way. May his praise ever be on our lips as we remember his abundant graciousness shown to you through your baby.
#5 Children are a gift from God; they are a reward from him. May your new child bring you a lifetime of blessings. Congratulations on the precious addition to your family.
#6 The Lord says that children are our heritage and reward from him. Congratulations on your blessing and reward with the child you are awaiting. May his faithfulness rest upon your child as you bring them into this world.
#7 A precious little one to enjoy and to love, to tend and to care, to raise, and to bless. A sweet gift to your family from heaven above. Congratulations.
#8 "Watch! Stand firm in the faith! Be strong! Let all that you do be done in love." May your baby boy be filled with faith, hope, and love. All the best to you and your precious little one.
#9 Your baby girl is more precious than rubies. None of the things you can desire are to be compared to her. Wishing for her safe and healthy arrival.
#11 You are blessed with the coming of your baby. Your baby is already blessed to have awesome parents like you. Welcome to parenthood.
#12 Strength and dignity are your clothing. You laugh at the time to come. Best wishes for a lifetime of happiness, dear baby boy/girl. God loves you.
#13 What a special joy it is to have a baby! This day we celebrate the upcoming arrival of yours with great expectation. My prayer is that this day will be memorable and blessed. May the Lord grant you his peace and strength.
#14 Welcome to the world, little one! May your days be filled with joy, may your nights be filled with peace, and may your life be filled with love and happiness from heaven above. Congratulations.
#15 I join with others at your baby shower to demonstrate my love for you and your precious baby. I am praying for the Lord to send many blessings to you and your new baby. May the Lord keep you in perfect peace as your delivery date approaches.
#16 "When my bones were being formed, carefully put together in my mother’s womb, when I was growing there in secret, you knew that I was there. Your eyes saw me when I was still an unborn child. Every day of my life was recorded in your book before one of them had taken place." May God’s love always be upon your child.
#17 What a blessed joy it is to hold a newborn baby, and very soon, this will be a reality for you and your family. As you prepare to welcome this precious little one into the world, I am praying that your baby's arrival will be a blessed event that will live on in your memories forever.
#18 Here is to love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, faithfulness, and gentleness. May your home be filled with smiles and laughter with the coming of your new baby. Can’t wait to meet him/her!
#19 New beginnings are exciting, and I join with all who are gathered here at your baby shower and celebrate you and your baby. I rejoice at the thought of this precious new life and give God all the glory. With this note, I am offering my congratulations and much love!
#20 Thank you for allowing me to be a part of your special celebration. I offer all my love and best wishes to you for the upcoming arrival of your little bundle of blessing. May the Lord grant you great strength and a smooth delivery.
#21 Soon we will be welcoming your precious gift from God. As we gather today to celebrate their upcoming arrival, we are all anticipating the moment we will see this baby face to face. We pray that the Lord will bless your child with a smooth entry into this world. Congratulations and God bless you!
#22 May the Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face to shine upon you, and be gracious to you; the Lord lift up his countenance upon you, and give you peace. May the blessings of the Lord fill you with overflowing peace, joy, and love. Congratulations on your upcoming bundle of joy.
#23 I gather here at your baby shower with others to acknowledge my love for you and your baby. I am very grateful to be a part of your life and to be able to offer my support for this new chapter. May the Lord bless you and your new baby!
#24 A mother has a wonderful dream for her child. Such beautiful plans and love that never ends. Guess what? God has the same idea for your child: thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give him/her hope and a future. Congratulations on the precious addition to your family.
#25 Soon your baby will be welcomed into our circle of friends. What a blessed day it will be! Until then, I wait with anticipation for their arrival. May be Lord bless you and your baby with his abundant love and grace.
#26 May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit especially during this exciting anticipation of the arrival of your baby.
#27 I am praying for the Lord's showers of blessings to rain down upon you and your baby. I celebrate with you and acknowledge that the Lord has indeed done a great thing in your life. May he continue to bless you and your baby richly.
#28 Lots of love and best wishes on the arrival of your new child. May he/she grow and become strong in spirit, be filled with wisdom, and the grace of God is upon him/her.
#29 On this special day, we celebrate the forthcoming arrival of your baby. I pray that the Lord fills you to overflowing with his love and ours as we rejoice in the blessing that is to come.
#30 Jesus said blessed are the little children, and children are indeed a blessing. As your little one is prepared by God to make their grand entrance, I am praying that the Lord will also prepare your heart to receive his precious gift.
#31 May the Lord shine his light on you as he showers you with grace and love through your new bundle of joy. May the Lord bless you and your growing family all the days of your lives.
#32 I feel it is a privilege to be able to share in your joy for the upcoming arrival of your baby. I voice my thanksgiving to God for the blessing he has given you. I pray that the Lord will continue to bless and keep you and your baby safely in his arms.
#33 Your precious gift of joy will soon be with us, and my heart skips a beat when I think about it! So much love and joy encompassed in such a tiny body. I pray that the Lord will bless you and your baby well beyond your wildest dreams.
#34 My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God, my savior, for the Mighty One has done great things for us and holy is his name. Congratulations and blessings on new beginnings.
#35 As we anticipate your baby's debut onto the world stage, I pray that the Lord would grow them in grace and mercy. May they become an instrument in his hand to do amazing things in the name of Christ. God bless you and your baby.
#36 God created each one of us in his own image. May the radiance of God’s love reflected on your newborn child. Congratulations on your precious gift from God.
#37 Your baby is about to arrive! It seems like it was only yesterday that we started this journey together, yet here we are just weeks away from their entrance into the world. May the Lord's face shine on you and bring you the grace, peace, and strength you need to welcome your baby into our lives.
#38 "For we are what he has made us, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand to be our way of life." Wishing you happiness and new joys in your life with your precious baby.
#39 He/she is fearfully and wonderfully made, knitted together in his/her mother’s womb with the utmost care and love. Congratulations on your little miracle.
#40 Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights. Be thankful for your child every day and may you have a long and happy life together as mother and child.
Mark 9:37
Whoever receives one such child in my name receives me, and whoever receives me, receives not me but him who sent me.
James 1:17
Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change.
Psalm 127:3
Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord, the fruit of the womb a reward.
Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of heaven.
All your children shall be taught by the Lord, and great shall be the peace of your children.
3 John 1:4
I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth.
For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.
Ephesians 2:10
For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.
1 Samuel 1:27
For this child I prayed, and the Lord has granted me my petition that I made to him.
Luke 2:40
And the child grew and became strong, filled with wisdom. And the favor of God was upon him.
Natalie Regoli is a child of God, devoted wife, and mother of two boys. She has a Masters Degree in Law from The University of Texas. Natalie has been published in several national journals and has been practicing law for 18 years.