Birth announcements by media are no longer in fashion, but instead you announce your relatives and friends by phoning them.
For the baptism you will send written invitations, that must be suggestive and fancy, such as a photograph of baby cradle, or the corner toys or whatever, with a few words below that will set a date and a place for the invitation.
Choosing godparents is very important.
They can be the sponsors of the wedding of baby's parents.
Godparents can not be the parents or the grandparents of the child.
Avoid relatives which are too old, because the godparents will be the spiritual parents of the child for the rest of his life.
The most suitable to assume this task will be searched among old friends and acquaintances and avoid if it is possible, unmarried persons.
To be godparent is an honor for that child as well as for the godparent himself.
It is therefore inappropriate to choose as godparent a person whose material or social situation is much better than that of the child's family, because baptism must not become a business.
At the end of the ceremony usually takes place a little party and there are offered gifts of baptism.
Traditionally, the godparents offer a check, a gold coin or a first piece of a dinner set that will be completed each year.
Other participants will bring flowers or gifts for both children and mother.
The priest is one of the guests of honor is when circumstances permit.
Baptism is an intimate celebration, does not require a special outfit and does not extend too much.
The priest, the godparents and the family members must say a toast and wish all the best for the mother and child.
Typically, during lifetime, the godparents and the godson will have close relationships.