A meaningful Catholic christening gift the child can grow into — shipped Australia-wide from our Sydney warehouse.
Most christening gifts get put away by the child's second birthday. A beautifully illustrated Catholic children's book doesn't — it joins the bedtime rotation, gets read again at first communion, and becomes the kind of keepsake the family actually keeps.
Whether you're the godparent, a grandparent, an aunt, uncle, or family friend, a book gift quietly says "I'm part of the faith you've just been welcomed into, too." Write a message inside the cover and it becomes uniquely theirs.
Godparents traditionally give the most meaningful gift. Something faith-centred and keepsake-worthy signals the lifelong role you're stepping into.
Our books are written for any child being welcomed into the Catholic faith — see our dedicated christening gifts for boys and christening gifts for girls pages.
Not the godparent? A book is the right register — thoughtful and personal, without overstepping. Pair it with a card and a written blessing.
This hardcover Catholic counting book makes a meaningful christening gift the family can read together for years. From the ONE Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church to the TEN Commandments, it celebrates the faith the child has just been welcomed into.
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In Catholic tradition, "christening" and "baptism" describe the same sacrament. Baptism is the rite — the pouring of water, the welcoming into the Church. "Christening" is the everyday word Australian families use for the celebration around it.
That means a christening gift and a baptism gift are interchangeable. Browse our baptism gifts page or our full Catholic kids gifts range.
In Australian Catholic families the words are often used interchangeably. Baptism is the sacrament itself — the rite that welcomes a child into the Church. Christening is the celebration around it (the ceremony, the family gathering, the naming). A christening gift and a baptism gift are typically the same thing.
A meaningful christening gift is something the child can grow into. A beautifully illustrated Catholic children's book becomes a keepsake parents read at bedtime for years — far longer than a soft toy or outfit gets used. It also marks the day with something explicitly tied to the faith they've just been welcomed into.
Most Australians spend between $20 and $60 on a christening gift. Godparents usually give something a little more substantial, often a keepsake the child will have for life. Our hardcover books sit in this range and are designed to be treasured, not outgrown.
Most gifts are presented at the family gathering after the ceremony. If you're sending a book, it's lovely to write a personal message inside the cover before the day — many godparents add a short blessing or scripture verse.
Yes. We ship Australia-wide from Sydney with free shipping on orders over $70. Order in time for the christening day and we'll get it to you anywhere in Australia.
