Who should be invited to a Baptism/Christening?
This type of religious event is typically limited to family or very close friends of the family, although some communities have much larger guest lists. It is acceptable for you to invite guests who would be genuinely interested in witnessing your child welcomed into your church family. When should I plan to send out the Christening invitations? As the place of worship often has to be reserved well in advance, it is usual that the invitations be sent to guests approximately a month before the event. This allows out-of-town family and friends the opportunity to secure travel plans to attend. What should be included on the Baptism invitation? Generally speaking, the invitation begins with a specially chosen phrase which shares with the recipient the event he is being invited to. The child’s name follows, and then details of the Baptism are listed – the place of worship, time, and address. It is typical for some sort of reception to be held at which the guests may gather and visit, and th
