Christening Poems

A selection of christening poems to print on your personalised christening candle. You can choose a christening poem from our list or add your own to the comments box on the christening candle order page.

1.
You’ve been a special blessing
since the day that you arrived,
bringing so much happiness
and filling hearts with pride
and now that it’s your
Christening Day,
this brings a special prayer
that God will always keep
you in the shelter
of His care.

2.
Baby {Name} was created
by the hand of God above,
to give the world the sweetest
touch of tenderness and love,
and now that it’s {his / her}
Christening Day,
this brings a special prayer
that God will always keep
{him / her} in the shelter
of His care.

3.
May God grant you always,
a sunbeam to warm you
a moonbeam to charm you
a sheltering angel
so nothing can harm you.
laughter to cheer you
faithful friends near you
and whenever you pray
heaven to hear you.

4.
A small child
so precious and sweet,
has come into our lives
to make us complete
today is so special
in every which way
so let us enjoy
baby {Name’s}
special Christening Day.

5.
Lord, bless baby {Name}
who is brought to you today
and teach {his / her} precious little
feet to follow in your way.
Lord, bless {Name’s}
parents, too, and with
your loving care, grant
them all the happiness
a family can share.

6.
God bless little baby {Name}
on {his / her} happy Christening Day.
Guide {his / her} footsteps carefully
along {his / her} future way. God
grant {him / her} to grow in grace
in Christian faith and love
God fill {his / her} house with many
joys and blessings from above.

7.
For our little {boy / girl} {Name}
may sunshine fill your days
may rainbows lead your path in
life and angels sing your praise
may sadness never cloud your
day nor anger play a part may
goodness be your golden rule
with joy to fill your heart.

8.
As the droplets of
water are placed upon you,
you are wrapped in God's
precious love, may He bless,
guide and protect you, keeping
you safe, healthy and happy
from above. God bless little
baby {Name}.

9.
May Jesus,
who loves all children
bless this precious little {boy / girl}
with His love and grace
on this their special baptism day.

10.
{He’s / She’s} a little bit of sunshine
{he’s / she’s} a smile to light our days
{he / she} will steal our hearts and
keep them with {his / her} warm
endearing ways, {he’s / she’s} our
precious little {son / daughter} with
a sweetness from above who
will fill our years with laughter
and our lives with lots of love.

11.
Hello there little {fellow / miss}!
The good news is going ’round
that you’ve made a “happy landing”
and arrived all safe and sound
well this just comes to tell you
that you’re lucky as can be
to become the newest
member of so nice a family!

12.
Angel of God,
my guardian dear,
to whom God’s love
commits me here
ever this day,
be at my side
to light and guard,
to rule and guide
Amen.

13.
Welcome, precious little {Name},
so fresh from God above, baptised
today in Jesus’ name, held in His
arms of love. May angels guide
your tiny feet and bring you
smiles to wear, and may our
Heavenly Father always keep
you in His ever loving care.

14.
May angels guide you
on your journey in life
and sprinkle you with
their love and light, may
you have the gifts of
laughter and song and be
filled with dreams that
last all the days long.

15.
May God give you...
for every storm, a rainbow,
for every tear, a smile,
for every care, a promise,
and a blessing in each trial.
For every problem life sends,
a faithful friend to share,
for every sigh, a sweet song,
and an answer for each prayer.

16.
God bless baby {Name}
with heavenly gifts of
faith, hope and love,
with smiles to share
and friends who care
and guidance
from above.

17.
May you live and care
with kindness and grace
and know, within your soul,
courage and faith, you will
be wrapped in the warmth
of your family and friends
and the rays of God's love
will shine on you, without end.

18.
On this day of Baptism
may God, who loves us all,
smile lovingly upon {Name}
so innocent and small may
He guide this darling {boy / girl}
throughout the years ahead
as blessings light the pathway
where {his / her} tiny feet are led.

19.
Please God...
Grant little {Name} your
love as each new day appears,
grant {his / her} parents guidance and
wisdom throughout the years
smile down upon {his / her} Christening
and in Your loving way let
your presence gently bless
little {Name} on this day.

20.
This little tiny baby,
was sent from God above, to
fill our hearts with happiness,
and touch our lives with love,
He must have known, we’d
give our all, and always do
our best. To give our precious
baby love, and be grateful
and so blessed.

21.
Angel of the Heart.
You are the strength of the future
and the beauty of past memories.
You are Love and Light and Hope.
You are life’s sweetest gift an
unbelievable and precious
Miracle.

22.
A little bit of heaven drifted down
from above. A handful of happiness,
a heart full of love. The mystery of life,
so sacred and sweet, the giver of joy
so deep and complete. Precious and
priceless, so loveable, too, the world's
sweetest miracle, baby {Name}, is you.

23.
May angels guide you on your
journey in life, and sprinkle you
with their love and light. May you
have the gifts of laughter and song,
and be filled with dreams that last
all the days long. May you live and
care with kindness and grace, and
know within your soul, courage
and faith. You will be wrapped in
the warmth of your family and
friends, and rays of love will
shine on you without end.

24.
Blessings on little {Name},
sweet and fresh from Heaven above,
may {his / her} days be filled with beauty,
may {he / she} grow in truth and love.
Lord, bless tiny {Name}
who will make the world so fair
keep {his / her} precious little life
forever in Your care.

25.
May you know the gift of
friendship feel the sun upon your
face, may you win displaying dignity
and accept defeat with grace, may you
marvel at the wonders of nature and
the earth, may you value education
and know your own true worth, may
you live and love with honesty and
do the thing that's right, may you
stand up for the helpless and sleep
in peace at night, may you thrive
upon a challenge and sing and
dance and laugh, may you know
the joy of parenthood and
follow your own path.

26.
You are the poem,
we dreamed of writing.
the masterpiece,
we longed to paint.
You are the shining star,
we reached for. In our
ever hopeful quest,
for life fulfilled,
you are our child.
Now with all things,
we are blessed.

27.
{Name} is an Angel
that flew down to earth,
{his / her} wings disappeared
at the time of {his / her} birth.
One look into {his / her} eyes
and we're never the same,
{he’s / she’s} a part of us now and
that part has a name.
{He’s / She’s} a part of our heart’s
A bond that won't sever,
our {Name} is our Angel,
we will love {him / her} forever.

28.
The Lord will always walk with
you, along life's blessed beach. His
Footprints there beside your own,
always within reach. Two sets
of footprints, side by side, from
dawn to setting sun. Yet there
may come a day my child, when
you'll see only one. But do not
think the Lord has left you,
nothing could be more wrong.
It's just that He has picked you up,
to carry you along.

29.
May all the blessings of our
Lord touch your life today.
may He send His little Angels
to protect you on your way.
Such a miraculous gift, sent
from above. Someone so
precious to cherish and love.
May sunshine and moonbeams
dance over your head. As you
quietly slumber in your bed.
May good luck be with you
Wherever you go. And your
blessings outnumber the
shamrocks that grow.

30.
Dear God,
Bless this little {boy / girl}.
Guide {him / her} with your light.
Fill {his / her} life with joy and love
and make {his / her} future bright
Nurture {him / her} and comfort {him / her},
protect {him / her} day and night,
hold {him / her} close at heart
and keep {him / her} always
in your sight.

31.
Lord,
We bring this miracle to you
so fresh from heaven and ask
that you would hear our
prayers and share our joy
this day, pour your Holy Spirit
into {his / her} tiny heart and wrap
your loving arms around
this special {boy / girl}, may your
grace freely shine into {his / her}
precious life, and in all the
days ahead let {his / her} heart
rejoice in living as your own
forgiven child.

32.
A bit of faith, a heart so true,
you took that step, now born anew.
for you He suffered and He died,
now and forever at your side.
You heard the truth, chose to believe,
His Holy Spirit you'll receive.
Always let your faith abide,
and forever He will be your guide.
Call on His name in prayer each day,
For Jesus said...
"I Am The Way."

33.
Hail Mary, full of grace.
The Lord is with thee.
Blessed art thou amongst women,
and blessed is the fruit of thy womb,
Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God,
pray for us sinners, now and
at the hour of our death,
Amen.

34.
Our Father,
who art in heaven,
hallowed be Thy name;
Thy kingdom come;
Thy will be done on earth
as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread;
and forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive those who trespass against us;
and lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
Amen.