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What to write in a baptism card
Baptism is a joyful public step of faith. Your card can celebrate the day, encourage the person and point to God's faithfulness. Here are messages for every age, plus verses to include.
Short baptism messages
- Congratulations on your baptism! Rejoicing with you today.
- What a beautiful day to celebrate your faith in Jesus. Praying for you as you keep following Him.
- Heaven is rejoicing, and so are we! Congratulations on your baptism.
For an adult or teen
- Your courage to follow Jesus publicly is an encouragement to all of us. Praying you grow deeper in His love every day.
- So proud of you and the step you took today. May you walk in the newness of life He gives.
For a child or baby
- Welcome to God's family, little one! We'll be praying for you as you grow.
- May you always know how deeply Jesus loves you. Happy baptism day!
From a godparent or sponsor
- It's an honour to walk alongside you in faith. I promise to pray for you and cheer you on always.
Bible verses for a baptism card
“Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life.”
“For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ.”
“Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.”
“Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.”
“Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:”
“I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye.”