Non religious christening gifts: our selection of best gift ideas

Dear super families and friends,

You’re going to celebrate soon the non-religious christening of a little kid and it’s may be a first for you.

How does it go? What is the value of a Republican baptism? What is the role of the godfather and godmother?

You're probably also wondering: what personalized christening gift to give ? A medal will no necessarily be the wish of the parents, but you still want to offer a non-religious christening gift that can be personalized, that will make sense and will last over time. We will help you discover the “bébéothèque and its accessories”

Enjoy reading and discovering.

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Non-religious christening or Republican baptism, what is it?

The non-religious christening is practiced at the town hall. However, it is a symbolic act that has no legal value. The commitment that the godparents make to the child on that day is "moral", a bond of the heart is established.

Town halls are not obliged to celebrate it. There is therefore no pre-established ceremony and the baptism isn’t recorded in the civil registers. The certificates or documents issued for the occasion, as well as the keeping of an unofficial register, have no legal value.

However, it’s increasingly practiced because of its real symbolic signification for the parents:

  • It’s a secular alternative to the religious baptism, especially when the parents are atheists or of different confessions
  • It’s a symbol for the family circle
  • On this occasion, the godparents make a moral commitment to the child.
  • It can be used as a formal baby presentation to the whole family.
  • It is of course an opportunity to have a great party!

What happens at the non-religious christening?

Usually, the parents and the child are welcomed by the mayor (or his deputy) in the wedding hall. The mayor gives a reminder of the origin of civil baptism, then says a few words about the child (text that he will need to be helped to prepare) and finally recalls Republican values. Afterwards he asks to the godparents if they accept their new “responsibilities” and invites them to sign the civil sponsorship certificate that will be remain to the parents, the godfather and the godmother. This little ceremony is usually followed by a great family party!

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Find a non-religious christening gift

Loved ones are always happy to offer a gift that the child can keep as a souvenir of the event. But unlike of a religious baptism, the medal or the bracelet are not necessarily the gifts expected at a non-religious christening.

Among the most popular gifts, we found the jewels, goldsmith's items or personalized gifts that will last over time.

If you are looking for a gift idea for this symbolic non-religious christening, that makes sense for both parents and child and that will last a lifetime, we recommend the bébéothèque: a trunk designed to keep all the memories of childhood (from maternity bracelets to school notebooks).

For the smaller budgets, you can also offer the photo album that will tell him about his early years (and his baptism) or the memory box (for his smallest childhood treasures).

Le Petit Pousse creates products that adapt to all family situations and all faiths. It’s the parents, then the child, who choose of what they want to keep as souvenirs; nothing is predefined. Discover the range of original Le Petit Pousse non-religious christening gifts by following this link.

You will be sure not to make a mistake by choosing a non-religious christening gift that will grow with the child and can be given to him/her when he/she grows up !

If you are the happy godfather or the nice godmother during this non-religious christening, you can also read this article: Godfather, godmother, which gift to offer to my godchild?

And if you are seduced by the concept of “le Petit Pousse “ as a non-religious christening gift but you would like to know more about those “timeless gifts” go to this page: Our meaningful non-religious christening gift ideas.

Now it's up to you to make this family moment a precious souvenir.

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Bonjour, je suis Emma, une Lyonnaise de 42 ans. Après avoir vécu sur 3 continents, je suis rentrée dans ma ville de cœur, me suis mariée et suis l'heureuse maman de 2 enfants qui auront bientôt 8 et 10 ans. Créatrice de ma petite entreprise, je suis également passionnée par l'éducation et investie dans le bien-être de mes enfants. Je me forme aux nombreuses thématiques en lien avec la parentalité, afin d'élever mes enfants de mon mieux pour leur donner un socle émotionnel et affectif stable tout en les éveillant au monde et en aiguisant leur curiosité. J'aime aussi la déco, dessiner, danser, créer, découvrir de nouveaux lieux et m'inspirer de belles rencontres. Dans mes articles, je partage mes inspirations et expériences de maman entrepreneure.