Description
What can you expect within the pages of “The Art of Naming Ceremonies” Compendium:
Table of Contents:
INTRODUCTION
THE HISTORY OF NAME GIVING CEREMONIES
RELIGIOUS AND CULTURAL IMPLICATIONS
ARE THERE ANY LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS?
INTERVIEWING THE FAMILY
ADMINISTRATION FORMS
CEREMONY FORMAT
WRITING THE CEREMONY
- Introduction
- Background on the Family or the Child’s Special Story
- The Meaning of the Name
- Blessing, Gift Giving or Optional Ritual
- Candle Lighting
- Gift Giving
- Gift Giving – A Box of Blessings
- Gift Giving – The Time Capsule
- Gift Giving – The Wishing Well
- Gift Giving – Good Wishes
- Blessings – Water, Rose Petals and Magic Dust
- Releasing Balloons
- Blessing of the Elements
- Acknowledgement of the Parents
- Acknowledgement of Godparents/Guardians/Mentors
- Acknowledgement of Grandparents
- The ‘Name Giving’
- Signing and Presentation of Certificates
- Conclusion
VARIATIONS TO THE TRADITIONAL NAME GIVING CEREMONY
TIPS FOR CONDUCTING THE CEREMONY
FOUR SAMPLE NAME GIVING CEREMONIES
READINGS AND BLESSINGS
RELIGIOUS READINGS AND BLESSINGS
IN CONCLUSION
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
DOCUMENTS THAT WILL BE DOWNLOADED WITH YOUR COMPENDIUM IN WORD FORMAT FOR YOUR USE ARE:
- Sample Name Giving Ceremony Booking Form
- Example Booking Email
- Sample Agreement Form
- Sample Statement of Fees