A baptism is a joyful day for a family of faith. Whether you are writing to a baby, a child, the parents or an adult who is being baptized, a few sincere lines and a blessing are all you need.
Below are baptism wishes for a baby or child, messages when you can't attend, messages from godparents, wishes for a boy or girl, messages for the parents and for an adult baptism, plus Bible verses (NIV) for a baptism card.
Article contents
- How to Write a Baptism Card
- Short Baptism Wishes
- Baptism Wishes for a Baby or Child
- Baptism Wishes When You Can't Attend
- Baptism Messages From Godparents
- Baptism Wishes for a Baby Boy
- Baptism Wishes for a Baby Girl
- Baptism Messages for the Parents
- Messages for an Adult Baptism
- Baptism Bible Verses
- How to Sign a Baptism Card
- Frequently Asked Questions
How to Write a Baptism Card
- Congratulate them on the baptism. Use the child's name.
- Add a blessing or prayer.
- Share a hope for their future.
- Sign with love.
Example: "Dear Lucas, congratulations on your baptism! We pray you will always know how much God loves you. We are so glad we could be there today. Love, Aunt Jen and Uncle Pete"
Short Baptism Wishes
- Happy baptism day!
- God bless you on your baptism day.
- What a joy to share your baptism day.
- May God's love surround you always.
- Welcome to the family of God!
- Praying for you on your baptism day.
- Today you were welcomed into the church. We are so happy for you.
Baptism Wishes for a Baby or Child
- We are so happy to be here as you are welcomed into God's family.
- May you always know how much God loves you. Happy baptism day.
- Today you were baptized surrounded by people who love you. We are one of them.
- May your faith grow as you grow, little one.
- We pray God will guide you and keep you close all your life.
- Congratulations on your baptism, sweet girl. We are so proud to be part of your day.
Baptism Wishes When You Can't Attend
- We are sorry we can't be there, but we are celebrating your baptism from afar.
- We will be thinking of you and praying for you on your baptism day.
- Wish we could be there to see you baptized. Sending love and prayers.
- We are with you in spirit today. God bless you on your baptism.
Baptism Messages From Godparents
- We are honored to be your godparents and promise to pray for you always.
- Thank you for letting us walk alongside you in faith. We love you.
- As your godmother, I promise to be there for the big questions and the small ones.
- We will always be here to cheer you on and pray for you. Happy baptism day.
- Being your godfather is one of the greatest honors of my life.
Baptism Wishes for a Baby Boy
- God bless you, little man, on your baptism day.
- May God watch over you and guide you as you grow into a fine young man.
- Congratulations on your baptism, buddy. We love you.
Baptism Wishes for a Baby Girl
- God bless you, sweet girl, on your baptism day.
- May God fill your life with love, faith and joy.
- Congratulations on your baptism, little one. You are so loved.
Baptism Messages for the Parents
- Thank you for including us in this special day. Your little one is so blessed.
- Congratulations on your baby's baptism. What a joy to celebrate with you.
- You are giving your child a beautiful start in faith. God bless your family.
- We are praying for your family as you raise her to know God's love.
Messages for an Adult Baptism
- Congratulations on your baptism! It was a joy to watch you take this step.
- Your faith inspires me. God bless you on this new beginning.
- Welcome to this new chapter of your life with Christ.
- I'm so proud of you and so glad I was there to see it.
Baptism Bible Verses
Write the verse first, then add a line of your own.
- "For all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ." (Galatians 3:27)
- "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these." (Mark 10:14)
- "Just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life." (Romans 6:4)
- "Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it." (Proverbs 22:6)
- "For we are God's handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works." (Ephesians 2:10)
- "I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made." (Psalm 139:14)
How to Sign a Baptism Card
"God bless," "With love and prayers," "Blessings," and "In Christ" all work. Godparents often sign with their title, such as "Your godmother, Anna."
Frequently Asked Questions
What do you write in a baptism card?
Congratulate the child or adult by name, add a blessing, and share a hope for their future. "Congratulations on your baptism! May God bless you today and always" is a simple start.
What is the difference between a baptism and a christening?
The words are often used the same way. A christening usually refers to an infant baptism where the child is also given their name, and the term is common in Catholic, Anglican and Methodist churches.
Is money a good baptism gift?
Yes. Many guests tuck a check or cash into the card, often for a savings account. A children's Bible, a keepsake or a cross are also common.
For more, see our First Communion thank you messages, religious greetings and blessings and Christian cards. Our Christian Cross Greeting set is blank inside, so any of these messages will fit.
