Christening invitation wording: 45 ready-to-copy texts for a binyag

A binyag is a big day for the whole family. The baby is welcomed into the church, the ninong and ninang take on their role, relatives come from the province and abroad, and then everyone goes to the reception. The invitation has to carry all of that without sounding stiff, and that is the hard part. What do you write for the parents' line? How do you introduce the godparents? How do you ask for the dress colors, and how do you mention gifts without sounding demanding?

Here are 45 texts you can copy, grouped by the part of the invitation they belong to. Change the names, the dates and the details, and mix lines from different sections. You will also find a checklist of what to include, and notes on how to put it all in a digital invitation so you can send one link in the family group chat.

What to include in a christening invitation

Whether the invitation is printed or digital, these are the details guests need. Without them you will end up answering the same questions in Messenger for a week.

1. The baby's full name (and, if you like, a short nickname).
2. The names of the parents, and the godparents if you want to list them.
3. The date and the time of the ceremony, with “please arrive 15 minutes early” if the church is strict about starting.
4. The name of the church and its address, with a map link for guests who don't know the area.
5. The reception venue, the address and the start time.
6. The theme or the dress colors.
7. How to RSVP, and the deadline.
8. A short line about gifts, if you want to include one.
9. A contact person for questions, such as a lola, a sister or the mom.

Main invitation texts: the classic and warm versions

These go at the top of the invitation, right after the baby's name or photo. Use the one that sounds most like your family.

1. With grateful hearts, we invite you to the christening of our baby Mateo Gabriel on Saturday, the 14th of March, at 10:00 in the morning, at Our Lady of Peace Parish.
2. Our little angel is receiving the sacrament of baptism, and we would be so happy to have you with us. Please join us for the christening of Sofia Anne.
3. Please celebrate with us as our son Lucas is welcomed into God's family. Christening on Sunday, April 6, at 9:30 a.m.
4. We are overjoyed to share this special day with the people we love. Come and witness the baptism of our daughter Amara Joy.
5. God has blessed us with a precious gift, and we would like to thank Him with you. You are invited to the christening of Ethan Miguel.
6. Join us as we celebrate the baptism of our baby boy, Gabriel James, and ask for your prayers and blessings.
7. A new little blessing, a new chapter. Please be with us for Liam Andrei's christening, followed by a lunch of thanksgiving.
8. It is with great joy that we invite you to the christening of Zoe Isabelle. Your presence will make the day even more meaningful.
9. Another year, another reason to celebrate! Our twins, Mika and Migo, will be baptized together. Please join us.
10. We are officially calling all titos, titas, lolos and lolas! The christening of baby Nathan is coming up, and the whole family is invited.

Parents' lines

Many families add a short line from the parents under the main text. It sets the tone and says thank you in advance.

1. Together with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Carlo and Anna Dela Cruz, baby Sofia invites you to her christening.
2. From Carlo and Anna, with love: thank you for being part of Sofia's first big day.
3. Hosted by Mommy Anna, Daddy Carlo and big brother Lucas.
4. Your love and prayers are the greatest gifts we could ask for. – The Reyes Family
5. Thank you for loving our baby since the day he was born. We can't wait to celebrate with you. – Joel and Trisha
6. As parents, we pray that our baby grows up surrounded by kind, faithful people. You are some of them, and we'd be honored by your presence.

Ninong and ninang: asking them and naming them

In the Philippines the ninong and ninang are chosen carefully, and it is common to ask them in person or by a personal message before anything is printed or posted. Ask first, then put their names on the invitation. Here is how to do both.

Texts to ask the godparents (send these in a private message, not in the group chat):

• Ninong Rico, we would be honored if you would be our baby's godfather. Will you stand with us on his christening day?
• Hi Ate Joy, we have a favor to ask, and it's a big one. Will you be Sofia's ninang? Nothing would make us happier.
• We chose you because you are family to us, and because we trust you to guide our child in faith. Will you be our baby's godparents?
• Kuya Paolo, you've been there for us from the start, and we'd love for you to be there for our little one too. Will you be his ninong?

Lines to name the godparents on the invitation:

• Ninong: Rico Santos · Ninang: Joy Santos
• Her godparents: Mr. Rico Santos and Mrs. Joy Santos, with Ninang Liza Ramos and Ninong Paul Tan.
• Our ninongs and ninangs, who will stand with us on this special day: Rico and Joy, Paul and Liza.
• Godparents: Tito Rico, Tita Joy, and Ninang Liza, who we are grateful to have in our lives.
• Ninongs and ninangs, please arrive by 9:30 a.m. so we can prepare for the ceremony.

Ceremony and reception details

Keep these short and clear. Guests should be able to read them at a glance on a phone.

1. Ceremony: Saturday, March 14, 10:00 a.m., Our Lady of Peace Parish, Quezon City. Please be seated by 9:45.
2. Reception to follow at Casa Verde Garden Restaurant, Tagaytay, from 12:00 noon.
3. After the ceremony, join us for lunch and fun at our home, 24 Mabini Street. Parking is available beside the barangay hall.
4. Program: 10:00 baptism · 11:30 photos · 12:00 lunch · 1:30 games for kids · 3:00 cake.
5. We will gather for a thanksgiving lunch right after the christening. Everyone is welcome to stay!
6. If you will take a different route, here is the map. The church is a 5-minute walk from the reception venue.

Theme and dress code lines

A theme is one of the best parts of a christening, and also a common source of confusion. If you have one, say it clearly and say what you want people to wear, or leave it optional.

1. Dress code: all white for the ceremony, please. The reception is casual.
2. Theme: Little Prince. Feel free to wear blue and gold, but white is perfectly fine.
3. Our motif is soft pastels (sage green, cream and blush). You can wear any of these colors.
4. Our baby's theme is Jungle Safari. Come in earth tones or your favorite animal print!
5. Church attire is requested: no shorts, no sleeveless tops, no slippers.
6. Please wear white or light colors, so we can match the pictures. Thank you!
7. The theme is “Angels and clouds.” Wear white and sky blue if you like, but don't worry if you can't.
8. Dress colors are optional. Come as you are, and come comfortable.

RSVP lines

Always give a deadline and one way to reply. In a digital invitation guests can answer with a form and the count adds up automatically, so you will not have to keep a list from text messages. If you are not sure how to word the reply request, our guide to RSVP meaning and etiquette explains the standard phrases.

1. Kindly RSVP on or before March 1 so we can prepare enough food.
2. Please let us know if you are coming by replying to this invitation. It helps us a lot with the head count.
3. RSVP to Ate Cheryl at 09XX XXX XXXX by March 1.
4. Please confirm how many will attend, including children.
5. Your reply by Sunday, March 1, is much appreciated.
6. Kids are welcome! Please tell us how many little ones are coming so we can reserve seats.
7. If you can't make it, please let us know too, so we can plan for everyone. We will miss you!

Gift lines

In many Filipino families, monetary gifts are a normal part of a christening, and some hosts mention them in the invitation. If you do, keep it light and polite. If you would rather not mention gifts at all, that is fine too. Nobody expects it on the invitation.

• Your presence is the best gift we could ask for.
• Your love and prayers are the most precious gift of all.
• If you wish to give something, monetary gifts are appreciated and will go to our baby's savings.
• No gifts needed, just your blessings. But if you'd like to give, we welcome a little something for Sofia's education fund.
• Gifts are not required. Monetary gifts are welcome and deeply appreciated.

A few practical ideas: put the gift line near the end, after the RSVP, not in the headline. Avoid writing an amount or a long explanation. And if your ninongs and ninangs traditionally give something, do not mention it on the shared invitation. A private message is better.

Thank-you messages after the christening

Send these within a day or two. A short, specific message is more memorable than a long one.

1. Thank you for celebrating Mateo's christening with us. Your love and prayers made the day so special.
2. Maraming salamat for being there! We are so lucky to have you in our lives. – Carlo, Anna and baby Sofia
3. To our ninongs and ninangs: thank you for saying yes. We are grateful you will be part of Sofia's journey.
4. We are still smiling about yesterday. Thank you for the gifts, the kind words and the prayers.
5. From all of us, thank you. Here are the photos from the day. We hope you enjoy them as much as we do.

A full sample you can copy

Here is a complete example, put together from the sections above. Replace the details and you are ready.

• Headline: Baby Sofia Anne is being baptized!
• Main text: With grateful hearts, Carlo and Anna Dela Cruz invite you to the christening of their daughter, Sofia Anne.
• Date and place: Saturday, March 14, 10:00 a.m., Our Lady of Peace Parish, Quezon City. Please arrive by 9:45.
• Godparents: Ninong Rico and Ninang Joy Santos, with Ninong Paul and Ninang Liza.
• Reception: Casa Verde Garden Restaurant, from 12:00 noon.
• Theme: Little Garden. Wear white for the ceremony, and soft green or cream if you like.
• RSVP: Kindly reply by March 1. Please tell us how many will attend.
• Gift line: Your presence is the best gift. Monetary gifts are appreciated.

Putting it into a digital invitation

A christening invitation on LoveStorySpace is a scrolling web page that opens like a sealed envelope. It is not a video file: you share it as a link on Messenger, Viber or WhatsApp. You add the baby's name, photos, the date, the church and reception on a map with directions, a countdown to the day, and a reply form. The extra lines above, such as the godparents, the theme and the gift line, go in the notes. Guests need no app and no account, and every reply goes into one guest list for you.

It is free to create and preview. To publish, it is one payment of about 19 USD for 12 months online, with unlimited replies and no subscription. The exact price in your currency is shown at checkout.

Common mistakes to avoid

• Leaving out the reception address. Guests assume it is at the church.
• Writing the time of the reception but not the time of the ceremony. Late arrivals miss the sacrament.
• Asking for a theme without saying what is required and what is optional.
• Sending the invitation before the church confirms the date.
• Forgetting a contact person. When people have questions, someone has to answer them.
• Posting the godparents on the invitation before asking them.

If you are planning a debut or a birthday next, see our guides to debut invitation wording and birthday invitation wording.