Baby Naming
As an alternative or as well as a Christening ceremony some parents are now choosing to celebrate the birth of their child through a Baby Naming Ceremony.
The birth of a baby is a joyous occasion and in welcoming and naming a child, is a celebration of one of life’s continuing miracles: the birth of a human being.
Ceremony offers a sense of tradition, of occasion and of offering oaths and reassurances towards the care for baby.
“Friends and family of (baby), are invited to take part in a ceremony to welcome the child into the family unit and into the circle of their relatives and friends.
The responsibility of a child’s life and happiness is not only the concern of his/her parents but also of the gathered community.
Asking friends and family to share in the parents happiness and joy so too you are asking that they share in the responsibility, in helping to raise the child. The more love this child receives, the more he/she will have to offer others. The more people in his/her world, the richer his/her world will be.”
A baby naming does not need a special rented venue, it can be at home and then followed by an afternoon tea. It is a wonderful way of expressing your joy and hopes for your child's future.
As your baby naming celebrants we will supply you with:
- A Beautiful Certificate to keep as a lasting reminder of the special day
- Certificates of thanks if required for special people in the babies life.
- Guardian Certificates
- Full ceremony tailored to your requirements
- Inclusion of blended family ceremony if required.
Things to consider:
- The parents
- The meaning of the childs name.
- Siblings-including them in the ceremony, even naming them if they have not yet been named.
- Grandparents - A lovely time to acknowledge that grandparents are welcome in the child's life.
- People that have passed away- At the time of a baby naming we reflect on the new life. It may be a good time to reflect on people who would have been an important to the child if they were alive.
- Friends- you may a point a friend that you feel has attributes that would make them a strong mentor for your child to be a guardian.
- Acknowledging children in blended families- a ceremony could include a bonding of all parents and children
Keepsakes that can be created at this event:
- A box of wishes- This is a small box with little cards that guests can write their wishes for the child's life. These wishes can also be scrapbooked in an album with photos of the guests.
- A box of promises- A promise to teach them to tie their shoe laces, take them fishing or help them with their homework
- Hand print canvas- A canvas is created with all the hand prints of the guests surrounding the child's print.
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Candle lighting- A special large candle can be lit that becomes the candle that is lit at birthdays and other special occasions in the child's life.
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