Catholic Baptism Gifts
Other elements include anointing with Holy oil and light taken from Paschal Candles. This is an immensely symbolic occasion, emphasizing the truth of grace and mercy through the Lord Jesus Christ – the very essence of Catholic faith and Christianity. How often is it said that religion is an evil that divides the human race and brings forth strife and conflict. Even though we disagree, part of this statement is true in the harshest sense of the word when looking at struggles such as the Middle-east conflict and other historical events. For our daily lives however, we can do a lot towards advancing unity and peace by respecting the small things that our fellow man hold dear. It therefore goes without saying that such an occasion as the baptism of a newborn catholic baby warrants a thoughtful gift, fitting to the event. In reality the newborn is not supposed to receive just catholic type gifts. It is completely understandable (and expected) for the guests to ‘mix it up’ with a wide variety of gift types. Here we have a look though at the most popular catholic gifts: These wall crosses come in a variety of different styles, types, shapes and sizes. You can either opt for a straightforward cross without any engraving, patterns or figures. Or you can opt for a more distinct cross with perhaps a praying angel or a memorable piece of scripture.
Rosaries come in different shapes. Any catholic store will more than likely stock a wide range for you to choose from. If you decide on this as a gift, also consider a rosary case which will ‘round it of’ nicely. Religious figurines of Jesus and Mary the Mother of God These are very popular gift for catholic christenings. Both Jesus and Mary the Mother of God are central and important figures in the Catholic faith. What better way therefore to remind the child of his firm foundation in Christ through a figurine?
The bible is probably the most popular gift at christenings. As with most catholic baptism gifts, chances are you will be amazed at the variety the market has to offer. ‘Crowd favorites’ have always been the catholic picture bible, a bible specially designed for little ones, or you can opt for books that have a collection of bible stories.
Jewelry Two of the most popular jewelry gifts for catholic baptisms are a crucifix or a baptism medal. Both the crucifix and medals come in different materials with the most common being gold and silver. Most medals contain an engraving of a guardian angel – something the child will hold onto for many years.
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