Ways to make your Ceremony Special
There are many beautiful ideas that one can bring to a Naming ceremony.
Special readings and/ or poems
Either read by Celebrant, Godparents, Mentors and/or Grandparents.
Promises, Pledges
From Guardians, Mentors, or Godparents
The Lighting of the Candle Ceremony.
Wishes for the future
These may be read by the whole gathering one by one. Suggestions from prepared cards or ones the guests have composed themselves.
* Sand Ceremony.
* Blessings from Grandparents and or Parents.
* Sharing of a Story / Meaning of the child's name.
* Special gift given to child (optional).
* Water Blessings.
* Time Capsule.
* Rose Petal blessing.
* Tree Planting.
* Anointing with oils.
Blessing of child with the elements, earth, air, fire, water.
Presentation of Certificates
A beautiful souvenir Naming Certificate is available as well as Appreciation Certificates for Godparents, Mentors, and Guardians. Certificates can be signed and presented at the end of a ceremony. The Naming Certificate also has the guests listed on the back of the Naming Certificate envelope.
Register of Naming
Your child's naming is recorded in a special register that the Celebrant keeps as a record of this ceremony.
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