The baby naming ceremony welcomes your child, is a joyous occasion of thanks, acknowledges parent and grandparent roles, and can appoint godparents.
All you need to know about how to give your child a truly unique welcome into your family and to create a very personalized baby naming ceremony that will do, just that! Is a name ceremony, something new? Historically a baby naming or name ceremony was practiced in ancient Greek and Roman days. The child was not formally a part of the family until this naming ritual was observed. * This ceremony is sometimes referred to as a secular christening but it in no way takes the place of a religious christening or baptism. * You are reminded that the ceremony leaves the way free for your child to choose for him or herself down the track whether or not they wish to undertake the religious ritual of christening or baptism. *As well as actually naming your child this ceremony is a joyous occasion of thanks and welcome to the new child by you, your family and your community of friends. * It is also a time of acknowledgment and acceptance of your parental role and the supporting roles of all concerned. * Is not a legally binding ceremony. * Can give thanks for the safe arrival of your child. * Can be personalized by including snippets of your child's life so far. * Can have naming readings. All words spoken, whether poetry or prose, authentically reflect the ideals, beliefs, true feelings, the hopes and desires that you hold for your child. * Can acknowledge grandparents, great grandparents and their role in the life of your child. * Can acknowledge deceased relatives who had an influence on your life. * If applicable, can acknowledge godparents - also known as mentors or guardians, their appointment and their role in the life of your child. * Can explain the meaning of your child's name. * Can convey blessings and wishes from family and friends to your child. * The most practical, often most convenient and certainly most popular venue for a name giving is at home. It's a child friendly place, you can be relaxed and after all, its the nurturing heart of the family. Ceremonies are often held in parks where guest children can be supervised while playing freely. * Ceremonies are most often held at the weekend, late morning or early afternoon to fit in with a celebratory meal or refreshments.
Whenever, wherever and however you choose to celebrate your child's arrival and naming, recognize that it is a cause for inspirational celebration and thanksgiving. The ritual of welcoming and naming of a child is a great celebration. Elizabeth has condensed all you need to know about how to give your child a truly unique welcome into your family and to create a very personalized ceremony that will do, just that! If you are first time Mum and Dad, keen to celebrate your child's arrival with a naming, Elizabeth's e-book has even more information to assist you in your planning and staging of a ceremony for your child. Additional information......
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