A baptism gift should last as long as the promise it celebrates. Things Engraved's personalized baptism and christening gifts are engraved in Canada with the child's name and baptism date — pewter keepsakes, crosses, certificate holders, and photo frames that will still be in the family when the child is grown. Whether you're the godparent, grandparent, or a friend of the family, these are the gifts that get kept.
Baptism Keepsakes They'll Treasure
The Pewter Baptism Set
Our Pewter Baptism 3-Piece Set is the classic christening gift — a matched pewter keepsake set engraved with the child's name and baptism date, ready to display and pass down. For godparents wanting one meaningful gift rather than several small ones, this is the piece.
Engraved Pewter Baby Banks
The Noah's Ark pewter bank is our most-loved baptism gift for good reason — the story fits the day, and the bank grows with the child from nursery shelf to first savings. The pewter train, elephant, and bulldozer banks and the white ceramic bear offer the same keepsake charm; engrave the name and date on any of them. See the full family of banks in our baby gifts collection.
Crosses & Wall Art
Our engravable stainless steel cross plaque and white hanging cross wall art bring a quiet blessing to the nursery wall, personalized with the child's name and a short verse or dedication. Explore more religious gifts for godparent and family options.
Baptism Certificate Holders
The baptism certificate deserves better than a drawer: our engraved baptism certificate holder and certificate tube stand keep it protected and displayed — a thoughtful, practical gift the parents won't receive twice.
Frames & Photo Keepsakes
Frame the christening gown photo in our standing clear glass frame or black glass frame engraved with the name and date, choose an engraved picture block for the shelf, or turn the day's best photo into a canvas print. More options in engraved picture frames and photo gifts.
Gifts from Godparents, Grandparents & Family
Godparents traditionally give the lasting keepsake — the pewter set, a bank, or the cross plaque engraved with their role ("To our goddaughter Emma, from your loving godparents") carries that tradition beautifully. Grandparents often choose the certificate holder or a framed photo, while friends and extended family can pair a smaller keepsake with a card. Celebrating the next milestone? Our First Communion gifts continue the tradition.
How Personalization Works
Choose the gift, then enter the child's name, baptism date, and any dedication right on the product page — a verse, a blessing, or a message from the godparents. Every piece is engraved by our team in Canada and shipped to your door. Ordering for a specific ceremony date? Allow a week or more to be safe.
FAQs
What is a traditional baptism gift?
Traditional christening gifts are keepsakes meant to last a lifetime: engraved pewter or silver pieces, a cross, a keepsake bank, or a frame holding a photo from the day. What makes them baptism gifts rather than baby gifts is the engraving — the child's full name and baptism date turn an object into a record of the occasion.
What should godparents give for a baptism?
Godparents traditionally give the most enduring gift — something the child keeps into adulthood. Our pewter baptism set, Noah's Ark bank, and engraved cross plaque are all classic godparent choices; engraving "from your godparents" alongside the name and date makes the connection permanent.
What should be engraved on a baptism gift?
The child's full name and baptism date are the essentials. Many families add the church name, a short verse or blessing, or the giver's relationship — "With love from Grandma & Grandpa." Keep it to two or three short lines for the most elegant result.
Are these gifts suitable for christenings and dedications too?
Yes — baptism, christening, and baby dedication gifts are all well served here. The engraving is fully custom, so the wording can match your family's tradition, whatever denomination or ceremony you're celebrating.
How far in advance should I order a baptism gift?
Each gift is engraved to order in Canada, typically within a few business days plus shipping. Order at least one to two weeks before the ceremony — the gift is often presented on the day itself, so build in a comfortable buffer.