Heather Haynes

Welcoming a child into your life and into the world by having a namegiving ceremony permits you to declare publicly your happiness at the arrival of your child. 

This ceremony is a fulfilling and meaningful experience for all concerned. Family relationships are deepend as they become more fully aware of their responsiblilities. So too do the godparents, guideparents, guardians, mentors, grandparents.

It is a time of hope, understanding and joy. Prayers and readings may be chosen and given to selected individuals.

Often couples decide to get married after they have a baby. This ceremony can be included into a wedding ceremony, generally after the parents have been pronounced husband and wife.