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Christening and birth announcement wording: examples
A christening invitation or birth announcement is read with a smile. Here's wording for every style, the details to include, and a place for the godparents.
What to include
- The child's name, and their date of birth for a birth announcement.
- The parents (and sometimes the siblings).
- For a christening: the day, time and church, then the reception venue.
- The godfather and godmother, if you wish.
- The RSVP deadline if there's a party.
Christening wording
Mr. and Mrs. Martin joyfully invite you to the christening of their son Gabriel, on Sunday, April 18, 2027, at 11 a.m. at St. Mary's Church. Lunch will follow.
Gabriel will be christened on Sunday, April 18, 2027. Together with his godfather Anthony and his godmother Claire, he would love to see you there.
“Let the little children come to me.” (Mark 10:14)
Gabriel will be baptized on April 18, 2027.
A drop of water, a candle and lots of love: come celebrate Gabriel's christening on April 18, 2027.
Birth announcement wording
On March 2, 2027, at 4:12 a.m., Inès joined our family. 7 lb 1 oz of happiness. Lucy, Paul and big brother Hugo.
She's here! Inès was born on March 2, 2027, and she has already stolen our hearts.
After nine months of waiting, we're overjoyed to introduce Inès, born March 2, 2027.
Hugo is proud to announce he's a big brother: Inès arrived on March 2, 2027.
First communion wording
Léa will receive her First Holy Communion on Sunday, May 30, 2027, at 10:30 a.m. at Our Lady's Church. Her parents would be delighted to welcome you for lunch afterwards.
“I am the bread of life.” (John 6:35)
Léa invites you to share her joy on the day of her First Communion, May 30, 2027.
There's also a dedicated page for communion invitations.
Our tips
- Send christening invitations four to six weeks before the ceremony.
- For a birth announcement, there's no rush: in the weeks after baby arrives, whenever you're ready.
- A photo of baby in a round frame always delights; it stays private, since the invitation can only be seen with its link.
- Think of the grandparents: the invitation also opens on a computer and can be printed.
Design it online and see the result with every choice. And if you like, we send it to each of your guests.
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