How to Plan a Naming Ceremony

A naming ceremony celebrates the life of a new child brought into the world. A naming ceremony brings family and friends together, whether for religious or communal purposes, to acknowledge the miracle of birth, and welcome the new child to the world. It is a time state promises and hopes for the future.

Instructions

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      Schedule the naming ceremony at any age of the child. Some prefer a few months after the baby is born while others may wait until the child is older.

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      Decide if you want the child to have godparents or if you want the grandparents to play a special role.

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      Decide the venue for the ceremony. A church, home, park or banquet hall are some locations to consider.

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      Set a date and time for the ceremony.

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      Determine who will perform the naming ceremony.

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      Order your invitations. Figure out how many attendees you would like to have at the ceremony. Send out your invitations at least 2 - 3 weeks before the celebration.

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      Work out a script and go over it with the godparents or other family and friends who will be involved with the ceremony. The script can have promises and hopes for the child, parent's promises for each other, grandparent's involvement and any other additional readings.

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      Purchase gifts for the godparents and child.

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      Coordinate refreshments for after the ceremony, or perhaps a restaurant close by for after the ceremony.

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      Pick out outfits for your family and your child, and then double check to make sure everything is set.

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