{"product_id":"the-godchild-s-cross-727042","title":"The Godchild's Cross","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"bc-product\" style=\"font-family:'Poppins',sans-serif;max-width:680px;color:#1a1a1a;line-height:1.65;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;line-height:1.7;margin:0 0 24px;color:#2a2a2a;\"\u003eA small, smooth Latin cross with softly rounded edges, on a fine chain. The plainest sign of the faith, kept for every day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:16px 0 16px 16px;border-top:1px solid #efece6;border-bottom:1px solid #efece6;border-left:2px solid #d4af37;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;font-weight:600;font-size:14.5px;color:#1a1a1a;\"\u003ePlain and polished\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14.5px;line-height:1.65;color:#555;\"\u003eGold-plated brass, a small polished cross on a 45 cm (18 in) cable chain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"margin-top:24px;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;padding-top:14px;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-family:'Poppins',sans-serif;font-size:11px;letter-spacing:0.22em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#1a1a1a;font-weight:600;position:relative;padding:8px 0 8px 26px;\"\u003eFull details\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-top:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"margin:0 0 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:14px 0;border-top:1px solid #efece6;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;font-weight:600;font-size:14.5px;color:#1a1a1a;\"\u003eThe sign of the faith\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14.5px;line-height:1.65;color:#555;\"\u003eNo stones, no engraving: just the cross every Christian receives at baptism and carries for life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:14px 0;border-top:1px solid #efece6;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;font-weight:600;font-size:14.5px;color:#1a1a1a;\"\u003eSmall and light\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14.5px;line-height:1.65;color:#555;\"\u003eA small cross that sits just below the collarbone, on a fine cable chain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:14px 0;border-top:1px solid #efece6;border-bottom:1px solid #efece6;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;font-weight:600;font-size:14.5px;color:#1a1a1a;\"\u003eFrom a godparent\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14.5px;line-height:1.65;color:#555;\"\u003eA gift for a first communion, a confirmation or a baptism anniversary, given by a godmother or godfather to an older child or a young adult.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"margin:0 0 32px;\"\u003e\u003ch4 style=\"font-family:'Playfair Display',serif;font-size:17px;font-weight:500;margin:0 0 12px;color:#1a1a1a;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:1.5em;padding:0.7em 0;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.08);font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"opacity:0.55;letter-spacing:0.02em;flex-shrink:0\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"text-align:right;font-weight:500\"\u003eBrass\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:1.5em;padding:0.7em 0;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.08);font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"opacity:0.55;letter-spacing:0.02em;flex-shrink:0\"\u003eFinish\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"text-align:right;font-weight:500\"\u003eGold-plated, polished\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:1.5em;padding:0.7em 0;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.08);font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"opacity:0.55;letter-spacing:0.02em;flex-shrink:0\"\u003eLength\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"text-align:right;font-weight:500\"\u003e45 cm (18 in)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:1.5em;padding:0.7em 0;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.08);font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"opacity:0.55;letter-spacing:0.02em;flex-shrink:0\"\u003eSymbol\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"text-align:right;font-weight:500\"\u003eLatin cross\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:1.5em;padding:0.7em 0;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.08);font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"opacity:0.55;letter-spacing:0.02em;flex-shrink:0\"\u003eShipping\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"text-align:right;font-weight:500\"\u003eFree tracked shipping. Processed within 24 hours on business days and shipped with tracking.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"margin:0;\"\u003e\u003ch4 style=\"font-family:'Playfair Display',serif;font-size:17px;font-weight:500;margin:0 0 12px;color:#1a1a1a;\"\u003eCare \u0026amp; maintenance\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style:none;padding:0;margin:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:0.5em 0;line-height:1.6;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-weight:600;\"\u003eDaily wear:\u003c\/strong\u003e Put your jewelry on last, after lotions, perfume and hairspray.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:0.5em 0;line-height:1.6;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-weight:600;\"\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Take it off before swimming or showering to keep the finish bright.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:0.5em 0;line-height:1.6;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-weight:600;\"\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep it in its signature gift box so it does not rub against other jewelry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:0.5em 0;line-height:1.6;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-weight:600;\"\u003eCleaning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wipe it with the microfiber cloth included, after wearing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c!--bc-ai-more--\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"bc-ai-more\" style=\"display:none\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003c!--bc-moment--\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat it carries\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA plain Latin cross, marking a life placed under Christ.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a godchild, from a godparent, at a first communion, a confirmation or a baptism anniversary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn baptism day, a promise to pass on the faith. Years later, a cross to keep that promise in sight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--\/bc-moment--\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe cross, given at a sacrament\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cross is the central sign of the Christian faith, recalling Christ's death and resurrection. At baptism, the priest, parents and godparents trace the sign of the cross on the forehead of the one being baptized, claiming that person for Christ. A plain cross given at a later sacrament, such as first communion or confirmation, recalls that first sign and the promise made that day. Many godparents choose one as a lasting reminder of the faith they agreed to help pass on. This small, smooth Latin cross with softly rounded edges is polished gold-plated brass, on a 45 cm (18 in) cable chain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe promise I made for you, the day you were baptized\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom a godmother who promised, on a baptism day, to pass on the faith. On first communion day, a cross to keep long after.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a goddaughter, an older child or a young woman receiving a sacrament.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGiving it as a gift\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom a godmother or godfather, for a first communion, a confirmation or a baptism anniversary of an older child or a young adult. A plain cross they can keep wearing long after the day itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to wear it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis small Latin cross with softly rounded edges comes with a fine 45 cm (18 in) cable chain, so it sits just below the collarbone. It is plain enough to wear with a school uniform, a T-shirt or a dress, and it layers easily under a longer necklace later on. The gold-tone brass keeps its shine longer when kept away from water, perfume and chlorine, so take it off before a shower, a swim or sport. It is a classic gift from a godmother or godfather for a first communion, a confirmation or the baptism anniversary of an older child or a young adult.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe prayer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. (The Sign of the Cross, the first prayer of every Christian (Matthew 28:19))\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuestions and answers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the 45 cm chain of The Godchild's Cross right for a teenager?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. At 45 cm (18 in), the cross sits just below the collarbone on a teenager or an adult.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes The Godchild's Cross have any engraving or stones?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. It is a plain, smooth Latin cross in polished gold-plated brass, with softly rounded edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it a good first communion gift from a godparent?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. A plain cross is the most traditional godparent gift, and this one stays simple enough to keep wearing for years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it suitable for a baby's baptism?\u003c\/strong\u003e It is better kept for an older child: necklaces are not recommended for babies. For a baptism, it can be given as a keepsake for later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill pool chlorine wear the plating of The Godchild's Cross?\u003c\/strong\u003e It can. Water, soap and chlorine slowly wear the gold plating on brass, so take the cross off before showering or swimming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan The Godchild's Cross be given by a Protestant godparent?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. It is a plain Latin cross with no figure, the sign every Christian receives at baptism, whatever the church.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!--\/bc-ai-more--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bennett \u0026 Cross","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55228448473429,"sku":"CJLX286357801AZ","price":129.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1008\/5964\/2197\/files\/bennett-cross-godchilds-cross-gold-necklace.jpg?v=1793897006","url":"https:\/\/bennettandcross.com\/en-au\/products\/the-godchild-s-cross-727042","provider":"Bennett \u0026 Cross","version":"1.0","type":"link"}