Baptism and Christening Invitation Messages
Here are 24 baptism and christening invitation messages you can copy: formal invitations from the parents, short notes for friends, invitations asking someone to be a godparent, first holy communion invites, reminders and thank-you messages. Each uses {{name}}, so every guest is invited by name – and Rapid Sender can print that name on your invitation card and send it to the whole list from your own WhatsApp.
Updated · Free · No install · Works with your own WhatsAppFormal baptism invitation messages
From the parents. Replace the baby's name, date and church with yours. {{name}} becomes each guest's name.
- Formal
Dear {{name}}, With joy and gratitude to God, we invite you to the baptism of our son Daniel Joseph on Sunday 7 December 2026 at 11 am, at St. Anthony's Church, followed by lunch at our home. With love, Maria & John
- Formal
Dear {{name}}, our little Sophia will receive the sacrament of baptism on Sunday 14 December at 10:30 am, Holy Family Church. We would be honoured by your presence and prayers. 🕊️
- Christening
Dear {{name}}, please join us for the christening of our daughter Grace on 7 December at 12 pm at St. Paul's Church, and the celebration lunch afterwards. 🤍
- From the baby
Hi {{name}}! 👶 I'm being baptised on Sunday 7 December at 11 am at St. Anthony's Church, and I'd love you to be there. Lunch after at home! – Baby Daniel
Short baptism invitations for friends and family
- Short
Hi {{name}}! Daniel's baptism is on 7 December, 11 am at St. Anthony's Church, lunch after. Hope you can come! 🕊️
- Family
Dear {{name}}, it would mean the world to us to have you at Sophia's baptism on 14 December. Please come and bless her. ❤️
- Friends
{{name}}, our little one is getting baptised on 7 December! Join us at church at 11 and for food and cake after. 🎂
Try it with your own list
Upload an Excel or CSV file, write your message and see exactly how it looks before anything is sent.
Asking someone to be a godparent
- Godparent
Dear {{name}}, we have a special question. We would be so happy if you would be Daniel's godmother. You have always been family to us. Would you say yes? 🤍
- Godfather
{{name}}, we can't think of anyone better to guide our son in faith and life. Will you be Daniel's godfather? The baptism is on 7 December.
- After yes
Thank you for saying yes, {{name}}! ❤️ The baptism is on 7 December at 11 am at St. Anthony's. Please come 15 minutes early for the rehearsal.
First holy communion invitations
- Communion
Dear {{name}}, our daughter Ana will receive her First Holy Communion on Sunday 3 May at 9 am, St. Mary's Church. Please join us for the mass and the celebration after. ✝️
- Short
Hi {{name}}! Ana's First Holy Communion is on 3 May, 9 am at St. Mary's – brunch at our home after. Hope to see you! 🕊️
- Confirmation
Dear {{name}}, Lucas will be confirmed on Sunday 17 May at 10 am, Holy Cross Church. We would love you to celebrate this day with us.
Reminders and thank-you messages
- Reminder
Hi {{name}}, a reminder that Daniel's baptism is this Sunday at 11 am, St. Anthony's Church. Location: [maps link]. See you there! 🕊️
- Thank you
Thank you so much for being with us at Daniel's baptism, {{name}}, and for the lovely gift. Your prayers mean a lot to our family. 🤍
- Photos
Hi {{name}}, thank you for coming to Sophia's baptism! Here are some photos from the day. 📸
Print each guest’s name on the baptism card
Upload your baptism or christening card to Rapid Sender and place a name field on it. Every guest gets the card with their own name printed on it – "Dear Aunty Rose", "Dear Mr. & Mrs. D'Souza" – together with your message, sent one by one from your WhatsApp.
How to send baptism invitations to all guests on WhatsApp
- 1
Make the guest list
Guest names and numbers in Excel, CSV or Google Sheets, or paste the numbers in.
- 2
Link WhatsApp
Open rapid-sender.com/send and scan the QR code from WhatsApp, Linked devices.
- 3
Write the invitation
Paste a message from this page and click + Name.
- 4
Attach the card with names
Upload the card and place the guest's name on it. Check the preview.
- 5
Send
Send a test to yourself, then to everyone. The report shows who received it.
Frequently asked questions
How do I ask someone to be a godparent?
Ask personally and warmly, say why you chose them, and give the date. Templates for asking a godmother or godfather are on this page.
Is it free?
Yes. Rapid Sender gives every WhatsApp number free messages every day – enough for most baptism guest lists.
Ready to send your message?
Upload your list, write your message and connect your WhatsApp. It is free and takes a few minutes.
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