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Newborn
Welcoming Ceremonies
Whether by natural birth or adoption, the arrival in the home of a new baby is a joyous occasion . . . a significant moment in the life of the child and all who will play a role in nurturing her or him through the challenging times ahead. The Pneuma Center offers officiating services for welcoming ceremonies to pay tribute this very special occasion. The ceremony is also referred to as newborn naming ceremony or a consecration ceremony, where the word "consecrate" literally means "to join together in something sacred" ... but it is not about religious rites and observations. The ceremony is typically conducted in the presence of family and friends who are invited to join the celebration and pledge their lifelong love and support for the child. In this sense, a welcoming ceremony is to the arrival of a new baby what a wedding ceremony is to the union of two people in love. Typically the ceremony is performed in the home where the child will receive the love and nurturing she or he will require throughout the critical formative years. Also, since the ceremony is interactive, the mood is relaxed and informal, rather than somber or pious . . . a joyous celebration of life and love! While the ceremony can be customized to reflect the values of the family, a typical ceremony would include the following:
This ceremony focuses on the child and the family's lifelong love and support for the child. For this reason, it may be conducted in lieu of, or in addition to, a formal christening or baptismal ceremony.
"Ceremonies with class for virtuoso tastes" is a
trademark of Pneuma Center.
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