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Christening gift for godchild
Help! My cousin asked me to be the godmother for his daughter, and I'm completely clueless about what to do. The christening is in a month and I have no idea what I should be getting her.
I am NOT Catholic or remotely religious, so this is way out of my comfort zone. Suggestions?
P.S. Buying her a cross is not really high on my list, but I will do that if it's what makes the most sense.
Re: Christening gift for godchild
My gift to my godson was his christening outfit, his godfather made a donation to the church as his gift. My sister & BIL did the same for my daughter when H & I asked them to be our daughter's godparents.
For my goddaughter's christening, I got her a bracelet with her name on it (etsy) and I bought her gown which was 150 I think. This was my best friend's daughter so I didn't mind spending a bit more.
The kid's godparents offered to pay for his outfit but I had already purchased it. I think they both gave gifts of 100 in a card and my sister (his godmother) also got him a baptism pin to wear on hs outfit.
I always thought the godparents contributed to the cost of the christening outfit or purchased it for the baby. When DH christened his niece, he bought her a gold cross, and the godmother bought the dress. Even if you are not Catholic, if you have a St. Jude Shop nearby, they often have lots of nice items.
When my sister was christened (she is a lot younger than me), I remember her godparents also bought her a baby blanket that was embroidered with her name, etc. It was very pretty.
We gave our goddaughter a cross necklace and a savings bond.
L's godmom gave her a pearl bracelet with a little Mary medallion on it and her godfather gave her a medallion pin and a jewelry box.
i gave my godchild a gc for an at home photography session. he is a twin and with 2 kiddos plus the older sister i figured family pictures at a portrait place would be darn near impossible. the pics turned out great and the parents loved them (it was probably around $300).
ds got a gold cross and $100 in a card from his godfather and the coolest radio flyer red wagon with a canopy from his godmother. she saw it at the zoo with me and we both thought the thing was awesome. she also got him a wagon book to go with it.
For my Godson (my nephew), I purchased his christening outfit - these can be found at stores such as a St. Jude Shop, and I have also seen some in Babies r us. I don't remember the exact amount, but I want to say about $100.
My nephew was unplanned/unknown so I wanted to do something more for him; knowing that my sister was going through a hard time; so I started a 529 account, with $100.
The party was held at my mom's (I was living there at the time), so I helped w/ food, and stuff too.
Anna wore my gown but her godmother did buy her party dress, she also bought her a diamond cross necklace. It was the same deal with my goddaughter.
Her godfather gave her a jewlery box and savings bond. I would talk to the parent's and see what they wish. Traditionally the godmother buys the Christening outfit
Jonathan Dean 4.5.08
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Should have mentioned, the christening gown has been passed down through the family, so that's taken care of.
I'm leaning toward jewelry, but not necessarily a cross.
Thanks, everyone!
I was thinking about the small version of this necklace, with her first initial.
Will you be my child's godparent?
DS#1 received a few really awesome devotional books.
This one is my favorite:
http://www.amazon.com/Five-Minute-Devotions-Children-Celebrating-Family/dp/0824954858/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1326298888&sr=8-3
cute!
this is my favorite thing that DD got at her Christening
http://www.thingsremembered.com/product/Baby-Cross-Keepsake-Box/156836.uts?keyword=christening