Naming Ceremonies

The birth of a child is a wonderful miracle...

Name giving ceremonies are wonderful and joyous occasions to celebrate the birth of your child and acknowledge their safe arrival into the world.

Namegiving Ceremonies are a beautiful way to welcome your child to this world and to the family that will surround them and support them as they grow to adulthood. It is also a wonderful way to introduce your child to family and friends you have not seen for a long time, or to welcome a child to your family after a formal adoption.

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So what happens at a Naming Ceremony?

Christenings and Baby Dedications

Christenings and Dedications are ceremonies of thankfulness to God, designed for families that have Christian Beliefs, and wish to bring up their child according to Christian standards.

This service dedicates your child to God, and acknowledges your role as parents, in guiding this little ones life to grow and develop an understanding and personal relationship with God.

The brilliance of having your own Christening or Dedication ceremony, is that you are not bound by any church timetable, religious belief system or decree, service length, or lack of choice in minister or pastor, or church ceremony setting. Your family and friends form the 'congregation' and pledge to help raise this child in an attitude of love and understanding.

What does a Christening or Christian Dedication Ceremony Involve?

God Parents or Guardians

Couples may elect to have "God Parents" for the child. Godparents are traditionally special people in your life that will be good role models for your children in the years ahead.

Family and friends can also be invited to pledge their love, support, and guidance to the child and the parents, along with Godparents.

The ceremony can also give formal recognition to the role of brother/sisters, grandparent, great-grandparents, aunts, uncles, or cousins.

Legal Guardianship is a seperate matter entirely. You can appoint "Guardians" in a ceremony, however to make this legally binding, you will need to ensure that it is written into your Will's by your solicitor or lawyer.

Certificates can be presented to the parents, godparents, grandparents, and great-grandparents to remind them of this ceremony and their special place in your childs life if you wish. These can be created and laminated for you for a small fee per certificate.

How do you choose Godparents or Guardians?

 

 

 

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