Baptism invitations can be just as easy to create as other invitations. You can purchase the entire process (printing, stuffing, and mailing), purchase just the pre-made cards, or create your own.

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Search the web for free templates. Some are pre-written, but you'll want to find blank ones to create your own message. Alternatively, you can create your own template with a word processing or desktop publishing program. Open Office, Microsoft Office, and Microsoft Publisher are all good choices.
Decide on a graphic design to use. Use baptism symbols or a picture of your child for baptizing infants and young children. For adults, choose more serious and serene symbols of faith.
Select a message. Keep it brief and informational; save the person's personal testament for the actual baptism event. If desired, include a Bible verse or two that has meaning to the family or person being baptized.
- Make sure the message condones the right level of sincerity since baptism is a very important event for most believers.
- Keep the font elegant, but easy to read at a glance. Don't use fancy script (cursive) that is often found on wedding invitations for titles and headers.
- Include a brief statement about gift expectation. If you don't want attendees to bring gifts, than may be you should suggest they donate to your faith-based organization instead?
Print a test card on regular or scrap paper. Verify that all of your margins are accurate, that the card looks neatly organized, and that the colors and graphics selected are suitable.
Purchase your cards and envelopes. Whether you're buying your own card stock or ordering pre-made cards, making sure to include some extra. Do so as a precaution in case you accidentally ruin a few. Make sure you also purchase your envelopes at the same time to match sizes.
Check your printer. Verify that you have enough toner or ink cartridges for the entire printing job.
Print the cards! Check your printer every few cards to make sure that the margins don't shift or the paper doesn't jam. Using card stock or other thick paper increases the risk of jamming your printer. Make sure your printer is capable of printing on thicker paper, and if it is, make sure you're feeding the paper from the correct tray for cards.
Mail the invitations. Address, stamp, and mail your invitations. Don't forget to include a return address, either hand-written or on a label. Invitations should never be sent without a return address.

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If you are making invitations or an adult baptism, your designs could include:
- a bible
- Jesus, cross, or crucifixion symbols
- sea shell or other items from the beach
- candles or other forms of light
- doves or other symbols of peace