Welcoming a baby into the world is a point of joy in any family and community. We stare lovingly into the face of a child and wonder what kind of life we can offer them. A baby naming ceremony enables family and friends to gather, offering their love and support to new parents as well as promising to encourage their child as they grow. The world is a complex place and we know that life is a mix of joy and sadness. Loving families will coach a child through all of life’s complexities and, as the infant grows into adulthood, they will look back on their baby naming day as an occasion where the promise of love and support was genuine and life long. A baby naming ceremony unites all who attend with the aim of enabling a growing child to appreciate who they are connected to and who they can depend on throughout their lives.

I will work with you to create a baby naming ceremony which fits your family, your friends and your values as you celebrate the birth of a new life and express the unfailing love you have for your child. The name you have chosen will be declared as well as your reasons for selecting this most precious of labels which lasts a lifetime.  You will make promises, declare your unfailing dedication to raising your child with the values you share and you will join together in celebrating the immense pride you have in bringing a child into the world.

Parenting is a huge responsibility, so a naming ceremony encourages all those connected to your child to offer their support as you begin on a journey of nurturing your child. Raising your loved one is a tremendous privilege, a joy, and a role which needs to be honoured. The impact of love, care and careful discipline enables a child to thrive. A naming ceremony will allow all partners to share in the promise of support of you as parent as well as your child, over the years.