How much money to give for baptism gift?

Answer 1

Personally, I think that you should be looking as to what God is laying on your heart to give. In the end it is all his money and he will do with it as he pleases. However, I don't recall anyone I know paying specifically for a Baptism.

Answer 2

i think you should give the person that much money u think he deserves.

for example u think that man is cruel,mean,undeserving then u should probly

give some one else a chance rather then un deserving man

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How about a real answer and not just some rambling? Maybe even check your spelling?

Answer 3

Christenings (baptisms) are usually freely given by the Church - i.e. unlike weddings there is no charge. This is because at a wedding the priest (in the Anglican Church in the UK) is acting also as a secular registrar and therefore there are set legal fees that have to be paid to the priest who then passes them on to the diocese in which the church is situated. Baptisms, however, are freely given as it is a privilege for the church to welcome a new member of the Body of Christ. Therefore, a donation made to the church would be most welcome. Firstly the priest's time (paid for by the diocese) and expenses (paid by the local church) have to be considered - both in the actual service of the Christening and in the preparation before the service for the parents and godparents. Secondly, the heating and lighting in the church has to be paid for (by the church itself). Thirdly, if an organist or pianist or verger offers their services free, then a small gift for these might be courteous. In baptisms in my own church, the child is given a lighted candle as a symbol of Christ's light present now in their lives - and this is usually quite an attractive affair in a decent candle holder. The parents, baptised child and godparents are all given certificates and, if the baptised person is a child, they are given an appropriate gift such as an appropriate book or DVD about Jesus. All these items have to be purchased by the church locally. Costs soon mount up if there are several christenings a month. And lets not forget that churches do not get grants or special income from the government. All funding of a church comes from donations from its own members and from fundraising to attract funds from those outside the church. All Anglican churches have to pay money to the diocese to help in the payment and training of clergy (in my own church this amounts to £22,000 per annum) before they even consider money needed for heating/lighting, mission, charitable donations, running costs of services, maintenance and restoration of often anciane historic buildings and so on. So any extra donations are vital if the church is to continue its work into the future. Therefore, you need to weigh up yourself what should be an appropriate donation after you realise the costs incurred by the church in question. However, whatever you give will (should!) be accepted in love and gratitude.

Answer 4

It totally depends on what religion. For the church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, LDS, it doesn't really matter. You can buy them a journal, pair of scriptures, anything you want. For other churches, I don't think there's an established amount of how much.

Answer 5

As in every situation, you give what you can comfortable afford. If the child is a close relative, you give as generously as possible and as your heart dictates. If the child is a friend's child, you might not give as much as you would your own relative.

Answer 6

Nothing, baptism is one of the regular functions of a priest or deacon.