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BAPTISM GIFTS: SACRED SYMBOLS WITNESSING FAITH'S BEGINNING
Baptism gifts mark the first sacrament of Christian life. A cross, a medal or a rosary given that day is often kept for years, as a reminder of the day the child entered the Church. A good choice has a clear symbol and a simple design, such as a small cross or one of our pearl cross necklaces. At Bennett & Cross, we help you choose by explaining what each symbol means. A small stainless steel cross can be kept for the child until they are old enough to wear it. Later, it becomes a reminder of their baptism at first communion and confirmation.
GIFTS TO GIVE AT A BAPTISM: CHOOSING THE PERFECT KEEPSAKE
Choosing what to give at a baptism starts with the meaning of the day. You are giving a symbol the child will carry as a Christian. The right choice works for the ceremony and for everyday life afterwards. Look for pieces that can be worn, not only displayed: a small cross, a Miraculous Medal, a guardian angel bracelet or a wooden rosary. Each one keeps the memory of the day the child entered the Church. Whether you choose for a baby or a teenager, pick a symbol you can explain in one sentence.
BAPTISM GIFTS FOR BOYS: BOLD SYMBOLS OF MASCULINE FAITH
For a boy, godparents often choose a cross or the medal of a patron saint. Common baptism gifts for boys include a simple cross, medals honoring saints such as Saint Michael, cross bracelets and black cross designs. Saint Michael is the archangel who leads the heavenly army, and Catholics ask for his protection. A stainless steel medal can be kept until the boy is old enough to wear it. Choose a size he can grow into, with the chain included.
BAPTISM GIFTS FOR GIRLS: GRACE AND DIVINE PROTECTION
Baptism gifts for girls often include the Miraculous Medal, a small cross or a guardian angel. The Miraculous Medal is a sign of devotion to Mary, and Catholics wear it to ask for her protection. A guardian angel is a reminder that, in Catholic tradition, an angel watches over each child. Choose a small pendant or a pearl cross bracelet she can wear later, at her first communion. Each piece has a clear Christian meaning you can explain to her one day.
BAPTISM GIFT IDEAS: FINDING THE PERFECT MEANINGFUL KEEPSAKE
Good baptism gift ideas start with the person who will receive it. Some families prefer a visible symbol: a saint medal or a larger cross. Others prefer something discreet, like a small cross or a cord bracelet. Some pieces work for both: a simple stainless steel cross suits a child and an adult. Baptism gift ideas that work best can be worn every day, kept in a memory box, or held during prayer, like a wooden rosary. Some Catholics prefer to carry a rosary rather than wear it.
CATHOLIC BAPTISM GIFTS: HONORING SACRAMENTAL TRADITION
Catholic families often look for symbols from their own tradition. Catholic baptism gifts traditionally include a rosary, a crucifix or a saint medal, such as the Miraculous Medal or the Saint Benedict medal. In Catholic teaching, baptism is the sacrament that makes a person a member of the Church. It is celebrated with the family, the godparents and the parish, which is why the gift often comes from the godparents. Our wooden rosaries, Saint Benedict medals and Miraculous Medals all come from this tradition.
PERSONALIZED BAPTISM GIFTS: ENGRAVED KEEPSAKES WITH LASTING MEANING
Personalized baptism gifts make the day specific to one child. The simplest way is to choose a symbol linked to the child: the patron saint of their name, or a medal tied to the family. Our pieces are not engraved, so write the date and the name on a card that goes with the gift. A short note explaining what the symbol means will be read again years later. Personalized baptism gifts are less about engraving and more about choosing the right symbol for the right person.
BAPTISM GIFTS FOR ADULTS: HONORING PERSONAL FAITH COMMITMENT
Adults are baptized too, often at Easter after a time of preparation. For those claiming faith later in life, baptism represents a conscious personal decision rather than inherited tradition. A gift for an adult can carry the same symbol as for a child, in a size made for everyday wear. A Saint Michael medal, a Jerusalem cross rosary or a simple cross all suit an adult. Think about what the person already wears: silver tone or gold tone, chain or cord. Baptism gifts for adults should feel like their own choice, not a child's keepsake.
BAPTISM GIFTS FROM GODPARENTS: THE LANGUAGE OF SPIRITUAL SPONSORSHIP
Godparents have a specific role in Christian tradition: they promise to help the child grow in faith. Their gift is a sign of that promise. Many godparents give a cross or a medal at baptism, then another symbol at first communion and confirmation. Choose a symbol with a meaning you can explain to your godchild later. It reminds the child that someone promised to walk with them in faith. Whether you are the godfather or the godmother, give it with its story.
FEATURED COLLECTIONS
- Our men's cross necklace collection offers stainless steel crosses for men, for an adult baptism or for later
- Our women's cross necklace collection offers crosses for women, from small pendants to larger pieces
- After baptism comes first communion: our first communion gifts are made for that next step
PERFECT FOR
- Godparents who want to give a symbol with a clear meaning
- Families honoring baptismal tradition with pieces reflecting their specific Christian heritage
- Anyone looking for a symbol linked to the child's name or patron saint
- Families who keep a cross or a rosary from one sacrament to the next
- A gift worn after the ceremony, not only on the day
WITNESSES TO FAITH'S SACRED BEGINNING
Every piece in this collection is chosen for a baptism. Whether you give to a baby or to an adult, you are giving a symbol to keep. Choose one you can explain, and give it with its story. Each one is made for everyday wear and ships free with tracked shipping to the 21 countries we ship to. Returns are accepted for 30 days.
CHOOSE BY WHAT IT MEANS
Not sure which symbol to give? Start with what you want it to carry for the child.
Questions
Baptism gift for twins, matching
Two children, one font, and a promise made twice over: they will grow up sharing nearly everything, and each will still want something of their own. The same piece in two finishes does both. The Miraculous Pendant comes in silver or gold-tone, so each child gets Our Lady and a finish that is theirs. The Simple Cross comes in silver, gold or rose gold. Put each one away with a card that uses that child's name alone. You will want them to know they were prayed for one at a time. More: Baptism Gifts.
Christening presents that are not silverware or toys
Silverware goes in a cupboard and toys in a box, but a first cross can still be around in forty years, with a story attached. The Godchild's Cross marks a life placed under Christ. The Quiet Cross is short and rounded, for a goddaughter's baptism. For a Catholic family, the Benedictine Rosary is a first rosary in natural wood. Put it away until they are old enough, with a letter saying who was there. See Baptism Gifts.
Baptism gift that is religious and not just clothes or toys
Clothes get outgrown and toys get lost, and you are looking for the thing that will still be in a drawer when this baby is thirty. A baptism gift says: on this day, you were welcomed, and someone was there. The Simple Cross is a first cross, plain enough to stay with them for a whole life. The Miraculous Pendant is a first bond with Mary, if the family is Catholic. Keep it put away until the child is old enough to wear it safely. See Baptism Gifts.
Baptism gift for a grandson from grandparents
Since you first heard he was coming, you have prayed for this boy, and you may not be there for every road he takes. So you give him something for the road. Saint Christopher, patron of travelers, carried the Christ Child across a river. The Saint Christopher Medal is a round steel medal to set aside for the day he gets his keys or leaves home. Write him a letter now, while it is fresh, about what you asked of God the day he was baptized. More: Baptism Gifts.
What is a good baptism gift from a godmother for a baby girl?
She will not remember the water or the white dress, but one day she will ask who stood beside her that morning. A godmother promises to pray for a child long before that child can pray herself. The Miraculous Pendant shows Mary with open hands, a first bond with Our Lady that can wait in its box until she is old enough to wear it. On the card, you might write: "I promised to pray for you before you knew my name, and I still do." More for this day: Baptism Gifts.
What do you give a child for their baptism that lasts?
What you are really asking is what will still be there when they are thirty, and will still mean something. Choose a sign that does not go out of style, in a material made for wear. The Simple Cross is a small flat cross in stainless steel, a first cross simple enough to stay for a whole life. Put it away with a letter, dated, saying who was there and what you prayed that day. The letter may matter even more than the cross when the time comes to open it. More: Baptism Gifts.
Can a baby wear a cross necklace?
Please keep it off a baby for now: necklaces are a choking and strangulation risk for infants and small children, so let the cross wait until the child is much older. What you can do today is place it near them at prayer, and let it wait. Many families put it away in its box with the baptism candle. The Quiet Cross is a short, rounded cross, for a daughter to wear one day. Bring it out each year on the baptism anniversary, and pray with the child beside it. More: Baptism Gifts.
What is the meaning of giving a cross at baptism?
At baptism the priest or minister traces the sign of the cross on the child, and the cross you give repeats that gesture for life: this one belongs to Christ. It is the central sign of the faith, his death and his resurrection, and every Christian shares it. Giving it says, here is what you were marked with, before you could choose it, and may you choose it one day. The Godchild's Cross is a plain Latin cross, marking a life placed under Christ. More for that day: Baptism Gifts.