Christening Poems
Note: Below are a series of Christening poems. Where you see placeholders like {Name}, {his / her}, {him / her}, {boy / girl}, please replace them with the child's name or the appropriate reference. Lines are punctuated minimally to retain their poetic nature.
Poem #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.
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.
Poem #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.
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.
Poem #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.
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.
Poem #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.
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.
Poem #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.
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.
Poem #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.
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.
Poem #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.
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.
Poem #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 {Name}.
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 {Name}.
Poem #9
May Jesus,
who loves all children,
bless this precious little {boy / girl},
with His love and grace,
on this special Baptism day.
who loves all children,
bless this precious little {boy / girl},
with His love and grace,
on this special Baptism day.
Poem #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.
{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.
Poem #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!
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!
Poem #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.
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.
Poem #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 care.
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 care.
Poem #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 day long.
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 day long.
Poem #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.
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.
Poem #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.
with heavenly gifts of
faith, hope and love,
with smiles to share,
and friends who care,
and guidance
from above.
Poem #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.
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.
Poem #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.
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.
Poem #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.
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.
Poem #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.
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.
Poem #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.
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.
Poem #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 lovable too,
the world's sweetest miracle,
baby {Name}, is you.
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 lovable too,
the world's sweetest miracle,
baby {Name}, is you.
Poem #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 day 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 family and friends,
and rays of love will shine,
on you without end.
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 day 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 family and friends,
and rays of love will shine,
on you without end.
Poem #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.
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.
Poem #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.
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.
Poem #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.
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.
Poem #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 hearts,
a bond that won't sever,
our {Name} is our Angel,
we will love {him / her} forever.
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 hearts,
a bond that won't sever,
our {Name} is our Angel,
we will love {him / her} forever.
Poem #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.
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.
Poem #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.
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.
Poem #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.
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.
Poem #31
Lord,
we bring this miracle to you,
so fresh from heaven above,
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.
we bring this miracle to you,
so fresh from heaven above,
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.
Poem #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."
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."
Poem #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.
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.
Poem #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.
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.