White Baptismal Candle « I believe

A 6 x 18 cm white Baptism candle centred on the profession of faith

“I Believe”: two simple words that express something essential to the celebration of Baptism. On this 6 x 18 cm white candle, the message is accompanied by a golden dove and a red cross. The dove evokes the Holy Spirit, while the vessel beneath the cross recalls the baptismal water through which the baptised person enters into new life with Christ.

• Dimensions: 6 x 18 cm
• Colour: white
• Message: profession of faith, “I Believe”
• Design: dove, red cross and baptismal vessel
• Use: Baptism, church celebration and sacramental keepsake

The dove and cross on an 18 cm white Baptism candle

The design brings together symbols closely connected with Christian faith. At the Baptism of Jesus, the Gospel describes the Spirit of God descending like a dove. The cross recalls the baptised person’s union with Christ, while the white candle itself evokes the new life received through Baptism. These symbols give the candle a meaning that can still be explained to the child long after the ceremony.

Keeping a 6 x 18 cm white candle as a reminder of Baptism

After the celebration, the candle can become part of the family prayer space. Kept alongside other reminders of the child’s Baptism, it can later help them discover the story of the day they were welcomed into Christian life and understand the symbols chosen to mark this sacrament.