Naming Ceremony
Celebrate the most precious and priceless gift in a family’s life
A Naming Day is a special ceremony that celebrates the most precious and priceless gift in a family’s life; a child and formally welcomes them into the world.
Surround your child with warmth and love and let them know how important they are. Family and friends are reminded of the joys and responsibilities of raising a child. Mentors or godparents can be chosen and may offer promises or blessings for your child.
This is an opportunity to invite special individuals to become a part of your child’s life, to play a role in moulding them into the adult they will become. To support your child and you as parents, on the long and sometimes trying road to self-determination.
Naming Days are a modern-day alternative to a christening or baptism and hold no spiritual or legal intent. Ceremonies tend to be non-religious, but they can be tailored to accommodate different cultural traditions, faiths and beliefs of your family.
A Naming Day can also celebrate the uniting of adopted children or stepchildren within a family, or an adult name change; all excellent reasons to hold a naming ceremony.
I enjoy working with families to create a ceremony and mementos, which reflect the intent of the day, the essence of the family and the positive wishes for a long and healthy future.