Rev. Susan Anderson
MANY BLESSINGS MINISTRY....CHILD NAMING CEREMONY
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
CEREMONY CELEBRANT AND OFFICIANT
About Creating Your Personalized Ceremony
The ceremony has to feel right for you, suiting your needs and feelings. We have
included the suggestions below to help generate your own ideas and thoughts. Include
those suggestions that particularly appeal to you, or you may prefer to create something
completely different, to express your sentiments.
Every ceremony is unique and offers the flexibility to meet the individual needs and
wishes of the family. Ceremonies can be specially created using the family's own
selection of words, poems and readings from the wide selection provided, or you may
also include passages and texts from other sources.
Most ceremonies will contain:
Introduction and welcome
Reading
Naming of the child
Promises (can be parents, or god parents, or supporting friends)
Blessing
Closing words
Presentation of certificate
Additional options can include some, or all, of the following components. We suggest
you consider writing and including:
Your reasons for the names chosen
Your hopes for the child's future
Parents can also have a section where they make vows to each other.
Involve the grandparents or other supporting adults. (God parents, Aunts/Uncles...)
Find ways to involve the other children. Mention them by name, make a promise,
give a gift or hug, etc.
It is always nice to mention certain absent guests by name.
There can be an In Memorial section. (To remember a deceased family member or
friend)
You can decorate the table with flowers, candles, or other significant items
You can make presentation of a gift or symbol of love to the child - jewelery items
such as bracelets or chains are common examples
Candle Lighting Ceremony
Blessing Notes to your child
Remember It's Your Unique Ceremony,
We Encourage You to Be Creative
The ceremony has to feel right for you, suiting your needs and feelings. We have
included the suggestions below to help generate your own ideas and thoughts. Include
those suggestions that particularly appeal to you, or you may prefer to create something
completely different, to express your sentiments.
Every ceremony is unique and offers the flexibility to meet the individual needs and
wishes of the family. Ceremonies can be specially created using the family's own
selection of words, poems and readings from the wide selection provided, or you may
also include passages and texts from other sources.
Most ceremonies will contain:
Introduction and welcome
Reading
Naming of the child
Promises (can be parents, or god parents, or supporting friends)
Blessing
Closing words
Presentation of certificate
Additional options can include some, or all, of the following components. We suggest
you consider writing and including:
Your reasons for the names chosen
Your hopes for the child's future
Parents can also have a section where they make vows to each other.
Involve the grandparents or other supporting adults. (God parents, Aunts/Uncles...)
Find ways to involve the other children. Mention them by name, make a promise,
give a gift or hug, etc.
It is always nice to mention certain absent guests by name.
There can be an In Memorial section. (To remember a deceased family member or
friend)
You can decorate the table with flowers, candles, or other significant items
You can make presentation of a gift or symbol of love to the child - jewelery items
such as bracelets or chains are common examples
Candle Lighting Ceremony
Blessing Notes to your child
Remember It's Your Unique Ceremony,
We Encourage You to Be Creative