How to get your Baptism Thank You Card wording right

Choosing the appropriate Baptism Thank You Card wording can often prove a challenge for parents – particularly first time parents keen to do things ‘right’.

Religious etiquette suggests that baptism thank you cards should be sent no more than two weeks after the ceremony or service.  As it’s customary to give gifts on these important occasions you may have a number of thank you cards to write.  Once you’ve gone through the process of choosing your thank you cards, the task of writing your card can still seem another hurdle.

If you haven’t already done so, it’s a good idea to make a list of who has given you what.  That way you can be specific and personal in thanking people for their kind thoughts and presents.  Mention the gift itself, how you – and your baby are enjoying it/using it, or how they will use it in the future (if it is a gift for a later stage in life).
You may mention how lovely it was to see them at the baptism itself – if they were able to attend, and include a photo of baby if that is not part of the baptism thank you card itself. Finally, when you sign off, add all your names, you, your partner’s and of course baby’s.

If you have some idea how much you might write before hand then this could affect the size of card you choose.  Your handwriting may be exuberant and large, requiring more space than someone who writes small.  Thinking about this early on is always a good idea. It’s also wise to order your baptism thank you cards or Christening Thank you card as it's are also known) along with the birth announcement and baptism cards to ensure a continuity of design style.  

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Written by Geraldine Jozefiak
Craft Expert and Demonstrator

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