subject: Appropriate Gift Ideas For A Christian Baptism [print this page] When someone decides to get baptized, it is undoubtedly a wonderful time in that individual's life. Many times friends and family members like to show their support and share in the celebration by providing a gift to the person who is getting baptized. It can be difficult, though, to know what type of gift is appropriate for such a setting. After all, a baptism is not like a birthday or a national holiday. Instead, it is a spiritual event. This means that the only gifts that should be given are those that reflect the spiritual nature of the occasion.
People of all ages get baptized. This means that there will be occasion to purchase a gift for children and adults when they get baptized. An appropriate gift idea for a child might be to provide him or her with a new set of scriptures or scripture bag. This will remind them of their baptism for years to come and it will also encourage them to read their scriptures.
An appropriate gift idea for an adult when they get baptized might be a Christian figurine of some sort. It would be a tangible reminder of their special day and it would grace their home with the remembrance of Christ. Such a gift would work well in a living room, dining room, bedroom or hallway. It could also be placed in an office or study area with bookshelves. The point of such an offering is to be relevant to their baptism and provide a spiritual reminder that they can have for years to come.
Other Christian accessories might include bracelets and rings that remind them of Christ. Anything that might serve as a spiritual reminder for someone who is getting baptized would be considered an appropriate offering for a baptism. Jewelry that does not have a spiritual significance to it, though, is strongly discouraged for such an event. Gifts like those are best reserved for birthdays and national holidays.
Indeed, another option to consider would be seasonal gifts at the time of their baptism. If someone were to get baptized in the fall, for instance, a picture frame of an autumn leaf with a corresponding scripture would be a lovely offering to give. Those baptized in the summer might enjoy framed dried flowers with a corresponding scripture. The most important thing to consider when giving an offering for a baptism is to keep it spiritual in nature.
