Poems & Prayers
1. As the droplets of water are placed upon you,
You are wrapped in God's precious love,
May He bless, guide and protect you,
Keeping you safe, healthy and
Happy from above.
God bless you little angel.
2. This is the day the Lord has made,
Let us be glad and rejoice in it.
Psalm 118:24
3. My dear child,
You are the poem I dreamed of writing
the masterpiece I longed to paint.
You are the shining star I reached for
In my ever hopeful quest for life fulfilled.
You are my child.
Now with all things, I am blessed
4. Welcome, precious little child,
So fresh from God above,
Baptised today in Jesus’ name,
Held in His arms of love.
May angels guide your tiny feet
And bring you smiles to wear,
And may our Heavenly Father
Always keep you in His care.
5. May you always see beauty in the world
And hear music every day.
May you know the touch of gentle hands
And walk the peaceful way.
May the words you speak be loving,
May laughter see you through.
May you be blessed with hope and joy -
These gifts we wish for you
6. Precious one,
So small,
So sweet,
Dancing in on angel feet
Straight from Heaven's brightest star
What a miracle you are!
May God grant you
A sunbeam to warm you,
A moonbeam to charm you,
A sheltering angel so
nothing can harm you,
Laughter to cheer you,
Faithful friends near you,
And whenever you pray,
Heaven to hear you.
7. A small child
So precious and sweet,
Has come into your lives
To make them complete.
Today is so special
In every which way
Enjoy baby (name)'s
Special Naming Day/Christening day
8. Ten precious little fingers
Ten precious little toes
Two beautiful starry eyes
One cute button nose.
Tiny yawns & sleep sighs
Nursery rhymes & lullabies
Toothless smiles
Darling little baby styles.
9. Now that it's your Christening Day
We say a special prayer,
That God will always keep you
In his shelter love and care.
10. The Lord will always walk with you
Along life’s blessed beach,
His footprints there beside your own
Always within reach
11. May God be with you,
Upon your Christening Day,
And may He walk with you
Each step along life’s way.
May He guide you gently
And guard you from above
And shelter you with perfect peace and love.
12. Welcome, precious little child
So divine from God above
Christened today in Jesus name
Held in His arms of love
May angels guide your tiny feet
And bring you smiles to wear
And may our Heavenly Father
Always keep you in His care
May you have the gifts of laughter and song
And be filled with dreams that
last all the days long
May you live and care with kindness and grace
And know within your soul, courage and faith
You will be wrapped in warmth
of family and friends
And rays of love will shine on you without end
13. The Sacrament of Baptism
O God, our heavenly Father, grant that this child, as he/she grows in years, may also grow in grace and in the knowledge of the Lord Jesus Christ, and that by the restraining and renewing influence of the Holy Spirit he/she may ever be a true child of thine, serving thee faithfully all of his/her days.
14. Take my little hand
Hold it as I grow
Teach me about love
An all else that you know
You’re my gift from up above
My protector here on earth
God Fathers Name you are loved
14. Baby’s Name
Baptism
Photo
Date
‘Our Precious Gift From God’
16. Teacher:
Thank you for taking my little hand
Opening my mind and
Leaving an imprint on my heart forever