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Naming CeremonyApathetic Agnostic ChurchWe 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)." |
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