What is a baptism?
In Christianity, baptism is the sacrament of admission to the church, symbolized by the pouring or sprinkling of water on the head or by immersion in water. Baptism is also an important moment in life. It means that the baptized have repented of their sins, and when a person's head enters the water, it represents giving up their previous way of life and starting a new life as a dedicated Christian.
Baptism party ideas
A baptism party is a celebration that happens when someone gets baptized and officially joins the Christian family. It's a really special occasion where we get to welcome a new member, most often a newborn, with open arms and celebrate their journey of faith.
To help you commemorate the baptism of your child or godson, we have compiled a useful list of baptism parties that you can use to gather family and friends for this special occasion. Just Joy Events will also provide planning and styling for the Baptism party in the Auckland area to ensure that your Baptism ceremony and events have a more festive atmosphere. If you have any party decoration needs, please click here to contact us.
When to have a baptism party?
The baptism party should follow shortly after the baptism takes place, the same way a wedding reception follows a wedding ceremony. The best time of day to hold your party will depend on your availability, your church’s availability, and your reception venue’s availability.
How long is a baptism party?
Since these gatherings tend to be smaller and more intimate, the length of the party can be as long or as short as you and your family deems fit. The length of a leisurely meal is typically a good measure to go by when determining an appropriate timeframe for your event.
Who to invite to a baptism party?
A baptism party should be as intimate as the baptism itself. Anywhere from four to ten people is appropriate, though this number is flexible. Typically, guests will include:
• Godparents: Part of the essential cast of people in your newborn’s life, the godparents should be invited to the baptism and baptism party.
• Any immediate family: Siblings and parents can be invited, as well as anyone you foresee playing an active role in the child’s life.
• The minister: You can also invite the minister who performed the sacrament but make sure it’s clear that nothing is expected. Every minister is different and will have different comfort levels when it comes to attending functions.
When should baptism party invitations be sent?
Whoever you choose to invite, give them plenty of time to RSVP. Typically, between three to five weeks is appropriate. Keep in mind that not everyone will be able to join due to conflicting schedules. If you’re planning on hosting a small group, you can poll your guests ahead of time to see what date and time are best for everyone.
What do you do at a baptism party?
1. Save some of the sacrament
Bottle a small portion of the holy water that’s used to baptize your baby to save as a keepsake. This holy water can be a lifelong reminder of the first of many sacraments taken throughout your child’s life.
2. Create a photo album
Be sure to take plenty of pictures during the event. Later, you can use these photos to create a special photo album that you and your child can look back on when the time is right.
3. Collect heartfelt messages
Ask each of your guests to write a message for your child to read on their sixteenth birthday. They can choose to share their favorite Bible verses, important life lessons, or helpful advice.
4. Share prayers and blessings
Have guests share what’s on their hearts as you all lift up your newest member in prayer. Record their responses so you can look back on them for years to come.
5. Plan games for kids
If other young children will be at your baptism party, try to have some activities planned to keep them entertained. Some ideas include:
• Classic games: Hide and seek, scavenger hunts, and capture the flag are timeless classics.
• Water games: If you’re holding your baptism party in the summer and have outdoor space, consider planning for water balloons, water guns, and slip and slides.
• Card games and board games: Choose kid-friendly options, such as Go Fish, Checkers, or Connect Four.
6. Plan games for adults
Why let the kids have all the fun? Plan some entertaining games for your adult guests, too, such as:
• Guess who: Ask everyone to bring a baby picture of themselves and see how many partygoers can correctly match up the infant to the adult.
• What’s in a name: For this game, everyone is assigned another person’s name to research. Before researching the name, guests should try to make an educated guess as to what it might mean. After researching, guests can announce their findings.
Choose an Auckland Venue for Your baptism Celebration
Baptism celebration parties can be held almost anywhere that can accommodate your guests. it’s best to hold the party close to where the baptism is being held. Some options include:
The church or a community hall: The church where the baptism takes place can often be an ideal place to host a baptism reception and afterparty. In every community in Auckland, there are churches and halls where you can hold your baptism ceremonies. For example, like Manukau City Baptist Church，
，The historic Selwyn church，St John’s hall.
Your home or friend’s home: Invite everyone to your home for an intimate celebration. Or, see if a close friend，godparents’ or family member can host your party.
A restaurant: By holding your baptism party at a restaurant, you can sit back and enjoy the celebration. Let the staff take care of the cooking and cleaning. If you’re on a budget, see if the restaurant can provide a set menu with options that fit your finances. To search a suitable restaurant，you can use website：https://giggster.com or https://nzvenues.co.nz to find a restaurant suits and near you.
Select a Baptism Party Theme or Color Scheme
Just Joy Events provide party decoration services for families in the Auckland area who want to hold baptism events. Just like any other party, baptism needs to set a theme, and we will communicate with you before the event to determine the theme of the event decoration. When setting the theme, we will consider retaining the traditional style elements of the Baptism ceremony and also taking into account the current trend and color scheme of the baptism ceremony, in order to develop a set of plans that are loved by children to connect the content of all baptism ceremony party activities, making the entire baptism party more festive.The theme of any ideal baptism is the key to the success of the entire event.
For the baptism of infants or children, when setting the theme, we will consider the small animals, flowers, seasonal inspirations that children generally love, as well as some religious images, such as pigeons, crosses, lions, and lambs.
Choose Matching Party Decor
When decorating children's baptism parties, there are many religious images that can be used. We can also find inspiration from our favorite Bible stories or the stories of your child's guardian deity. In terms of color matching, we will hold celebrations for boys mainly in blue and gold, while celebrations for girls mainly in pink and white.For older children and adults, consider choosing their favorite color or using white and neutral tones to maintain simplicity and complexity. And it will incorporate some religious theme elements, such as reflecting the most important and favorite scriptures on posters and theme backdrops to express your good wishes to all guests.
We provide decoration and styling services for baptism parties in the Auckland region, If you have any requirements for your baby, you can contact our Just Joy Events team members，info@justjoyevents.co.nz and we will assist you in creating a theme that is completely your own style.
We have done the case presentation：The theme of our package is mainly designed for male infants and children.In terms of color matching, we have used a combination of white, blue, and gold balloons, and incorporated some green foliges to create a clear and natural atmosphere that is more suitable for boys in the overall style of the event. And it uses the cross element that ultimately reflects the religious image, perfectly combining tradition and fashion, allowing guests to experience the ritual of religion while enjoying the festive atmosphere.If you need to customize themed decorations for your child's birthday party, please contact our team info@justjoyevents.co.nz
Style Your Dining Tables
If you’re hosting a brunch, lunch, or dinner, your tables are another space to bring your theme to life. Choose a tablecloth, napkins, tableware, and glassware to match your style. Add a centerpiece that feels right — something understated and subtle or vibrant and eye-catching depending on the party atmosphere.
For a child’s baptism party, offer kid-friendly tablescapes with suitable plates, cups, and cutlery. You can also offer fidget toys or coloring books for little ones to enjoy while they wait for food to be served.
Order a Personalized Sign or Poster
We love the idea of party decor pieces that can also become home decor or mementos, and a personalized party sign or poster is a great way to achieve this.
Buy a sign for the baptism party that features the guest of honor’s name, the date, and any other details you want to include — like the location, time of day, or godparents’ names. After the party, frame the poster or hang the sign in their bedroom as a reminder of the special moment.
Book an Auckaland Photographer
Many families book an Auckland photographer for the baptism ceremony itself, so why not ask them to capture moments from your afterparty too?
This is the perfect opportunity to get beautiful photos of everyone with the newly baptized person, as well as group shots of people enjoying the celebration and close-up details of your carefully planned party decor. If you aren’t booking a photographer, DIY something similar with a talented family member who’s a pro with their smartphone camera.
What food do you serve at a baptism party?
Like religion, food has the power to bring people together. When it comes to serving your nearest and dearest at your child’s baptism party, consider hors d’oeuvres and finger foods that encourage guests to mingle throughout the event.
Here are a few ideas to get you started:
• Bagel bar: If you’re hosting a brunch-style party, break out the cream cheese, capers, and smoked salmon, along with an assortment of sweet and savory bagels for your loved ones.
• Light bites: Set up a snack bar where guests can easily fix themselves a plate. By keeping it simple, you can offer a variety of options, including pretzels, chips and dip, vegetables and hummus, charcuterie boards, and mini quiches.
• Cake: Nothing says celebration quite like a baptism cake, so consider adding one to your baptism menu. You can even decorate your baptism cake with a meaningful Bible verse, quote, blessing, or cross design. Don’t forget the beautiful cake stand（among our many props there are cake stands of any size and style to suit your style of any theme and color).
• Potluck: If you’re feeling somewhat overwhelmed, you can ask your friends and family to pitch in by hosting a potluck baptism party! Assign each guest to bring their favorite small dish, dessert, or drink to share with your loved ones (and take some of the pressure off of you).
Hand Out Themed Party Favors
As with weddings and birthday parties, it’s often customary to send your guests home with a gift to thank them for their presence at the baptism. Use this moment to give them a small token to remind them of the day, or a themed gift that they’ll use. We have small gifts and boxes for children of any age that you can combine and match according to your needs and budget. If you need to customize the gift service can contact us and tell us your needs, we will prepare a favour for you to remember the guests.
Celebrate the Special Moment With These Baptism Party Ideas
This is a milestone moment for your guest of honor, and it’s time to plan a baptism party that celebrates just how wonderful, special, and unique they are. Take these ideas for a baptism party and use them to inspire your own event.
When you’re ready to let everyone know about the big day, choose our bespoke baptism party decoration service （Just Joy events email：info@justjoyevents.co.nz）to create a ceremonial and memorable baptism party, your guests will be very memorable to celebrate
such a special occasion with you.
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