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We are gathered here today, among family and friends, to celebrate a new life; joyfully brought into the world by (parent's names). Today we will honor this new life by gifting him/her with a unique identity, a name, lovingly chosen by those that shall be most influential in his / her upbringing."

Address parents:

"Who have you chosen as guideparents for this child?"

*parents' answer*

Address guideparents:

"Do you (guideparent's names) accept the responsibilities offered to you by (parent's names)? Do you promise to guide this child, support, teach, and love him/her through all of life's journeys?"

*guideparents' answer*

Address parents and guideparents:

"What name has been chosen by you for this child?"

*Parents and/or guideparents answer*

Address group:

"By the power vested in me by the Universal Church Triumphant of the Apathetic Agnostic, I present to you (child's name)."