Ideal Gifts for Christening, Communion and Baptism

Because of the religious character of baby christening, communion and baptism, the types of gifts that we give should also impart an inspirational note to the child. Although more casual gifts can serve to heighten the excitement of the child, the need to inspire the child to become a better person should not be overlooked and gifts that are effective in doing that should not be omitted.

Baby christening, communion and baptism gifts designed with holy symbols

The symbols that you incorporate into your gifts don't have to be patently religious either. You can find a wealth of figures that seem to be merely embellishments but which, in reality, carry with them mystical power. For baby's, you can never go wrong with angels and holy crosses. However, more mature children may not relish that idea. In that case, select those figures whose association with religious sentiment is not too obvious.

The Baptist's shell symbol for baby christening, communion and baptism gifts

In ancient times, baptism was performed by using a scallop shell to scoop the water from the river and pour it over the head of the person to be baptized. As a sign of cleansing the scallop is particularly appropriate for baby christening, communion and baptism. The scallop should be turned face up with its wide and arched border facing the child. Or it may be placed on left hand side of the child's breast where it will perpetually bathe his heart with purifying grace.

The symbol of the fish

The silhouette of the fish is normally represented as two curved lines whose concave sides complement each other. The head of the fish is where the lines join on one end and the tail is the other end where the lines cross. The most popular interpretation of this symbol is the food from God or the Holy Eucharis, but it has a deeper mystical significance.

Upon examining the figure we see that it resembles an opened eye. The fish therefore also represents and evokes the constant vigilance of heaven over the child.

The shamrock

The shamrock was the emblem of St. Patrick when he went about converting Ireland to the faith. As such it stands for faith in God. And because it has three petals, it is also a symbol of the Holy Trinity. For baby christening, communion and baptism, this is a very appropriate emblem to use on children's gifts.

The rainbow

The rainbow is a deeply mystical symbol owing to its seven colors. Number 7 is associated with many fundamental phenomena. We have seven sacraments and seven virtues. There are 7 notes in our musical scale and seven days in a week. Seven also represents the number of cosmic days it took for Deity to create the earth.

This symbol, when found in gifts promotes completion or wholeness of being. It is a divine blessing that helps the child to become a complete person..

The rooster as a symbol of light

The rooster, as it were, awakens light in the world because it crows just before the break of day. The ancients regarded the animal as an agent by which the agents of darkness were expelled from the world. And because the rooster brings clarity of vision, it also stands for the person's intuitive powers.

You bless the child with intuition and insight by choosing him gifts that are designed with the figure of the rooster.
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