Arrival – Baby Welcoming Ceremonies

Traditionally every culture has welcomed a new baby with some measure of private or public ritual and ceremony.

For many it was also a welcome into the religious family, with parents and godparents promising to bring the child up in the ways of that community, with the values of their faith.

It is a wonderful thing to create an occasion to welcome a new person into a family and community of friends, with or without a religious element.

Just because you are not churchgoers doesn't mean that a new baby need go without appropriate recognition and commitment to its upbringing. Formal religious ceremonies can be complemented, or replaced by your own meaningful and special observance.

It will be a special memory for you and your family and friends when you pledge to strive to be the sort of parent you wish to become.

Mentors (guardians or godparents) can vow to watch over the child and support your parenting goals. Older siblings and grandparents can also make promises about their role in caring and guiding the new family member, making it a special day for them too.

A parent herself, your True Words Divined Life Celebrant, Rilke Muir, is well equipped to guide you through the choices that can be made. Together we will create a special ceremony for your own family and friends.

The small fee covers:

EXTRA SERVICES: To help families already very busy with a new youngster at home, True Words Divined can coordinate suppliers to provide catering, cake decorating, stationery services and full event organisation.