Congratulations words for baptism: priest baptizing a baby

Whether it’s a beautiful baby or an adult just starting their faith journey, a baptism is a wonderful moment to celebrate. Let the person being baptized know you’re excited about this step with some congratulations words for baptisms.

In this guide, we’ll take you through how to write a meaningful baptism card message, give you some wording inspiration, and share how you can create a personalized baptism card in moments.

How to Write a Thoughtful Baptism Card Message

You could grab any greeting card from the shelf and write “congrats!” inside it, but we know you want to send a message that feels heartfelt and personalized. Here’s how to craft the perfect congratulations words for baptisms.

Consider the Recipient

Congratulations words for baptism: Modern Mosaic Invitation

Design: Rebecca Durflinger Design

Baptisms (or christenings) are popular in the Christian faith, but within Christianity there are many different denominations with different traditions. Other cultures and religions may also practice baptism, and it’s useful to understand what type of ceremony it is so you can write a card to match. A great place to start can be the baptism invitation, like this golden yellow example.

If you’re religious, consider including a message that mentions a Bible verse or God in some way. If you’re not religious, it’s okay to send a congratulatory message that doesn’t mention God — write what feels right to you, while considering the recipient and their journey of faith.

Write Something Heartfelt

A great way to make your congratulations words for baptism stand out is to write them from the heart. Think about what this moment means for the person involved, and how significant their faith is to them — or will be in the future, if they’re a child.

Personalize Your Message

Call upon your experience, your history with the individual, and your role within their life to write something that feels personal. An easy way to do this is to take one of our wording ideas below and add their name, talk about how you’re excited to watch them grow, or mention a moment you’ve enjoyed together.

36 Congratulations Words for Baptism Cards

Mother holding her baby's hand with a cross necklace on top of it

Looking for inspiration on what to say to a loved one that’s being baptized, or what to write inside a baptism card for their little one? Here are some of our best wording ideas for your loved ones as they embark on this journey of faith.

Baptism Messages for a Baby

Although the little one can’t read yet, it’s always sweet to send a card to the baby or young child as their parents are likely to hold onto it as a keepsake. When they’re older, they can then smile at your message from their baby baptism day!

Here are some sweet words to write inside a baptism or christening card for a baby or young child:

1. Happy baptism day, little one!

2. Sending you love on your baptism day!

3. I hope you always feel God’s love, [Name].

4. May this be the start of your faith journey, baby girl.

5. Happy christening day to my beloved [Name].

6. Wishing you a wonderful baptism day, my love.

Well Wishes for the Parents

Cathedral Window Invitation

Design: Owl and Toad

You might decide to write a card to the little one’s parents or guardians instead, or as well as one to the baby. You could even find one to match their beautiful baptism invite, like this sweet boho themed invitation. In this message, you can talk about how excited you are for their journey and how you can’t wait to watch them grow.

Here are some wording ideas to inspire you:

7. May God always look out for little [Name].

8. It’s a beautiful day for a baptism. Sending you warm wishes!

9. May [Name] always feel God’s love.

10. Warm wishes on [Name]’s baptism day.

11. Let us celebrate [Name]’s journey of faith today.

12. It means a lot to us to be part of this moment. Thank you for allowing us to be here!

13. Wishing you the most wonderful day.

14. Thank you for inviting us to celebrate this special day with you.

Baptism Congratulations from the Godparent(s)

Being chosen as a godparent is a special honor, and it’s not surprising that you’d want to write a lovely message to celebrate the day.

Here are some words you can use to share your excitement:

15. I cannot wait to walk through life as your godmother, [Name].

16. It is an honor to be part of your spiritual journey, [Name].

17. I promise to always look out for [Name], now and forever.

18. I’m delighted to have such a wonderful godchild in you, [Name].

19. Happy christening day to my beloved godchild.

20. Wishing you all the best with your faith journey.

21. I look forward to watching you grow and feel God’s love.

Baptism Messages for an Older Child or Adult

It’s not just babies or young children that get baptized. If a friend or an older child is getting baptized, it’s just as important to send well wishes their way.

Here are some message ideas you could use:

22. May God shine on you as you join our faith.

23. Best wishes with your faith journey, [Name].

24. It’s an honor to be here as you step into the faith, [Name].

25. What a joyous occasion this is. Happy baptism day!

26. Congratulations on your baptism today, [Name]!

27. May God’s grace always be with you.

28. Warmest wishes as you embark on this next step in your journey of faith.

29. It’s wonderful to be here on such a holy occasion. Happy baptism day!

Bible Verses for a Baptism Card

If you’re religious too, a baptism card is a great place to share a Bible verse that feels special to you or relevant to the moment.

Here are some popular Bible verses for baptism:

30. “Jesus answered, ‘Amen, amen, I say to you, no one can enter the kingdom of God without being born of water and Spirit’” — John 3:5

31. “For in one Spirit we were all baptized into one body” — 1 Corinthians 12:13

32. “So in Christ Jesus you are all children of God through faith, for all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ” — Galatians 3:26

33. “There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to one hope when you were called; one Lord, one faith, one baptism; one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all” — Ephesians 4:4

34. “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit” — Matthew 28:19

35. “And this water symbolizes baptism that now saves you also — not the removal of dirt from the body but the pledge of a clear conscience toward God. It saves you by the resurrection of Jesus Christ” — 1 Peter 3:21

36. “Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved” — Mark 16:16

Share Your Message Inside a Baptism Card

Share Your Message Inside a Baptism Card

Design: Signature Greenvelope

Your lovely congratulations words for baptism need a home, and we have the perfect one — a digital greeting card! We have a beautiful collection of congratulations cards that include some designs that are ideal for a baptism, like this confetti-themed design.

Our greeting card designs are high quality and easy to personalize, too. Adjust elements, change the font, choose your color scheme, and add your own thoughtful baptism or christening card message. If you’re in the U.S., you can also add a gift card as a sweet baptism or christening gift.

Since our designs are so easy to customize, you’re also not strictly limited to congratulations cards. You could take one of our birthday cards and turn it into a fun baptism card for the recipient. There are so many designs to choose from, giving you the ideal way to find or create a card that feels like it was made with the recipient in mind.

Write and Share the Perfect Baptism Congratulations Message

Writing your congratulations words for baptism is easier with a little help. We hope this guide has given you some tips on writing a message, or you’ve found a wording idea that you can use as it is or personalize to make it feel extra special.

Once you’ve found the right words to say, get them to the recipient in a beautiful way with the help of one of our congratulations cards. Select the design they’ll like the most, customize the wording, and send it to them on the day of their baptism.