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Naming ~ Welcoming Ceremonies The naming ceremony is a celebration by all of the people involved in your child's life. It is an opportunity for you to state in front of your family and friends the unconditional love and care, support and encouragement that you will provide as a parent. It can be secular, spiritual or religious. Just by holding a naming ceremony, you are expressing that your child is a very important member of your family. It is a great way of introducing your child into the family circle.
Naming ceremonies have become a popular alternative to a church Christening or Baptism. Many people today do not regularly attend church, or are unable to make the commitment often requested by a priest or minister of religion.
Some parents also feel that their children should be able to make their own informed decision as to which religion, if any, they may wish to follow.
The Naming or Welcoming ceremony can be as simple or as full of ritual as you like. The ceremony usually includes the following: Welcome to family and guests, Purpose of ceremony, Involvement of parents, grandparents and sponsors or mentors, Music, Readings, Naming, Closing Words, and Presentation of Child. It can also be more personal and customized to include: candles, fragrance, crystals, gifts, spiritual elements, explaining the origin of your baby's name, inclusion of pets, hopes for the child's future, Parents' vows to each other, Absent guests, bracelet, stone, water or quilt material ritual, and the giving of a flower, necklace or some symbol of the occasion. Your input is very important and encouraged.
Although Namegiving Ceremonies are usually performed for children, adults may also choose to have a ceremony. The reasons vary - perhaps no ceremony of formal welcome ever occurred in childhood. A ceremony may also be chosen to signify a change of name for an adult.
As each family is different, the naming ceremony is individually tailored to suit your own particular circumstances.
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| Married the parents and did baby namings for both their baby girls. |
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