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Offline AnthonyPadua

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Baptism gift?
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    • My nephew is getting baptised and I am not sure what to get him, the parents said they would like money for his bank accout, but I think this is a bit worldly, I know in some cultures that they do jewlry/money for sacramental presents, and frankly this seems so wrong to me. Sure the godparents could get them a gold cross of something like that with religious signification that can last them their whole life but for everyone else money just seems off.
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    Re: Baptism gift?
    « Reply #1 on: Today at 06:00:05 AM »
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    • Without more information it is hard to answer.  I assume this is a Catholic baptism, but they sound Novus Ordo.  I would just give a little money in a card.  If you get something religious, like a book for kids, it will probably get lost in the shuffle.  If you really feel strongly about the money thing, then just giving a card should be fine.  Are they the type of people who will be offended if you don't give the gift they ask for?
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    Re: Baptism gift?
    « Reply #2 on: Today at 06:14:42 AM »
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    • Money does seem off, but there's nothing intrinsically wrong with giving it.  Maybe combine the money with something of religious significance.
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    Re: Baptism gift?
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    • Quote from: AnthonyPadua on Today at 05:16:01 AM
    My nephew is getting baptised and I am not sure what to get him, the parents said they would like money for his bank accout, but I think this is a bit worldly, I know in some cultures that they do jewlry/money for sacramental presents, and frankly this seems so wrong to me. Sure the godparents could get them a gold cross of something like that with religious signification that can last them their whole life but for everyone else money just seems off.
    For baptisms we usually give a baptismal card and a religious medal, baby chewable rosary or something similar.  Sometimes if we don't have have time/access to get a baby dress for Mass if it is a girl or a little baby suit for a baby boy.
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    Re: Baptism gift?
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    • Quote from: AMDGJMJ on Today at 07:51:47 AM
    For baptisms we usually give a baptismal card and a religious medal, baby chewable rosary or something similar.  Sometimes if we don't have have time/access to get a baby dress for Mass if it is a girl or a little baby suit for a baby boy.
    I like the church clothes idea.
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