Baptisms And Alternative Ways To Hold A Naming Ceremony
Traditionally, babies have been named at a christening/baptism. Most still are, but increasingly parents are choosing an alternative, non-religious ceremony.There are three types of service available at a Church.
- The traditional Infant Baptism (which most people call a 'christening'), here the parents declare the child to be a follower of Jesus Christ;
- A service of Dedication, when the parents make promises about the upbringing of their child - these services are common in Baptist churches; and
- A Thanksgiving for the Gift of a Child, a service of Blessing which is based on what Jesus did when children were brought to Him. This service is increasingly popular in the Church of England as parents are less inclined to make promises on the child's behalf that he or she may not wish to keep later in life.
Many parents don't go to church themselves and don't want to have their child named in a church service. There are alternatives. You can hold a family gathering at your own home or a hired venue near home at which the baby is named. You can do this yourself, have a senior member of the family perform the naming, or bring someone in to hold a formal ceremony. The Baby Naming Society will help you to put on a religious or non-religious ceremony. For less than Ł30, they will provide:
- A personalised script from a choice of ceremonies;
- A short programme which can be copied for your guests;
- A certificate for you to keep as a memento of the service;
- Copies of readings chosen from the Society's selection.
Another source worth looking at is the British Humanist
Association where you will be able to get similar advise. The BHA are non-religious.
A helpful book, New Arrivals, is available. Contact them at www.humanism.org.uk. ****************************************************************
Author: Tony Luck who runs a site where you will find advice on pregnancy and looking after a baby.
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