Baptismal candle ‘You have become a child of God’, 15 x 6 cm

A 15 x 6 cm baptism candle with the inscription “child of God”

Baptism marks the beginning of Christian life. At this moment, the Church reminds the baptised person that they are becoming a child of God and a member of the community of believers. This baptism candle measuring 15 x 6 cm, bearing the inscription ‘You have become a child of God’, visibly expresses this new spiritual birth.

The light of Christ symbolised by a baptismal candle

During the celebration, the candle is lit from the Easter candle. This gesture signifies that the person being baptised receives the light of the risen Christ. In the Gospel, Jesus declares: ‘I am the light of the world.’ The baptismal candle therefore reminds us that faith is called to illuminate our entire lives.

A Christian candle to remember baptism and keep as a keepsake

After the ceremony, this baptismal candle can be kept as a memento of the day the child was welcomed into the Church. Some families choose to relight it at important stages in Christian life, such as First Communion. It thus remains a simple but profound sign of the journey of faith that began at baptism.