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Naming Ceremonies

Naming ceremonies are appropriate for everyone. The arrival of a new baby can be celebrated with a naming ceremony. Providing a naming ceremony for older children is a beautiful way to affirm their self-esteem and give them a sense of unity with the family.

Step children and adopted children can be welcomed into their new or extended family with a naming ceremony.

A naming ceremony is a special occasion for your child. I will assist you in preparing a unique ceremony,  and I will offer you resource material to choose words and poems.    As a general guideline, the ceremony usually includes the following:

• A welcome by Celebrant

• Acknowledgement of special people in the child's life, such as grandparents and great grandparents and siblings.

• Pledges by parents

• Appointment of godparents

• Poems or readings

• A positive message of unity at the conclusion of the ceremony.

• Presentation of Certificate of Naming,   Godparents' Acknowledgement certificates and Grandparents' Acknowledgement certificates.

You can also include various symbols in the ceremony,  i.e. lighting of a naming candle,   wish box,  or wish bowl.

Katie, Connor, Emily, Ben and Ava