Naming ceremonies are very popular in England and some other places in the world and are starting to catch on here too. The feedback from guests at a baby naming is very positive as it is a very uplifting ceremony, affirming something that is absolutely precious in all our lives, children and the wonder they have for the world.
Those who have had a baby naming for an earlier child will usually want one for their next child too as the ceremony is very inspiring. |
  What is a naming ceremony?
A naming ceremony welcomes a new baby into your life and appoints guardians or godparents or mentors for your child, to support you in raising your child. If you did not get around to a naming ceremony earlier, you can still hold one for an older child. All children enjoy the feeling of being special. This ceremony is one way of letting them know how special they are to you. It acknowledges the unique place of the child in your life. It is also a chance to affirm your child or children, your parenting and to set conscious intentions in raising your children. The ceremony connects your children with the social group around you - family, friends, neighbours -whoever makes upt he community you connect with. |
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Spiritual or non-spiritual ceremony - your choice
The naming ceremony can incorporate elements of religious or spiritual beliefs, if you wish. Or it may be entirely non-religious or non-spiritual if that is what you choose. The ceremony cannot be a church ceremony but it can reflect the beliefs you have and the beliefs you wish to raise your child with. |
An angel to watch over you... |
Appointment of guardians, mentors or godparents
It is a good idea to arrange who will play this important role before the ceremony and check that they are willing to assume this role with your child or children. As your children get older, this person is someone they should be able to turn to for guidance and reassurance, much as an uncle or aunt (if the child has one) plays an important role when the child no longer tells the parents everything. |
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Readings, ritual, symbol and tradition
These add subtle or obvious touches to the ceremony and give the ceremony energy and meaning and intention.
For the gift of childhood, whose innocence and laughter keep the world young, we all rejoice and give thanks. May this sweet life, which we have accepted into our community of ideals and friendship, receive abundantly the blessings of health, love, knowledge... Anonymous
Click here for links to websites about names and some readings.
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Certificates
You receive a naming certificate for your child. Each of the guardians or godparents or mentors also receives a certificate to commemorate the sacred and wonderful role that they have agreed to carry out in your child's life. |
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