Overview
A naming ceremony is an extra special way of celebrating your
child's birth, or welcoming a new child into the family. It is an
essential rite of passage in a world, which today, is only to keen
to ignore these special events.
It is possible to combine a Naming Ceremony with your Marriage,
Renewal of Vows or Commitment Ceremony.
It is an opportunity for you to declare before family and
friends your pledge and promise to your child.
It is an occasion for you to declare your ever-lasting commitment
to the development of your child and your support for the
future.
There will obviously be some questions, which you wish to ask,
for example:
How do I arrange a ceremony?
If the idea of a Naming Ceremony appeals to you, please contact
the Ceremony Co-ordinators to confirm availability, date, time and
venue.
You can contact them in the following ways:
Telephone: 01665 602870
Email: alnwickreg@northumberland.gov.uk
What will the ceremony be like?
You have many choices to personalise your ceremony, so no two
ceremonies will be alike.
Once a booking fee* is paid you will be given a ceremony pack to
help you plan your ceremony, and we will of course be here to help
and advise.
Although Naming Ceremonies have no legal status, this does not
detract from a special, personal and meaningful ceremony.
There are six essential sections:
- An Introduction and Welcome
- Reading
- Naming of the Child or Children
- Promises by Parent(s)
- Promises by Supporting Adults
- Closing Words.
You then have the option to add any of the following
sections:-
- Reasons for the Name
- Hopes for the Child's future
- Parent's Vows to each other
- Grandparent's Promises
- Further Readings
- Giving a Gift.
* booking fee £30
Is the ceremony just for babies?
No, it can be for a child of any age.
Is there a certificate?
Yes, a Record of Ceremony signed by the parents, Supporting
Adults and Celebrant.
Does the ceremony have any religious content?
No, the ceremony is purely secular in nature.
Further Questions?
If we have not answered your question here, please do not
hesitate to contact us.
Telephone: 01665 602870
Email: alnwickreg@northumberland.gov.uk
