Naming – Adoption

Adoption is another word for love – Remember Superman was adopted!

We’ve Adopted You

We didn’t give you the gift of life, but in our hearts we know

The love we feel is as deep and real as if it had been so.

For us to have each other is like a dream come true.

No – we didn’t give you the gift of life, life gave us the gift of you

Anon

Naming – Grandparents Promises

Grandparents bring wisdom, love and support to your family.  Ask them to make their own promises to your child

You inherited a thousand generations of wisdom, skill, poetry, song,

All the sunrises and sunsets of knowledge past.

You are the sum of all the people who went before you.

Naming – Write your wishes

Ask your guests to write wishes for your children on the paper bunting and, as part of the ceremony, string the bunting on the wall.  Keep them in a Memory Box for your children to read when they are older.

Naming – Parents promises

Parents can make solemn promises to care for their child as they grow up.  Write your heartfelt promises yourself to make the ceremony personal and extra special.

Naming – Special People

Supporting Adults, Guardians, Fairy Godparents bring so much to family life and can teach your children life skills.  Ask the special people in your life to make their own promises.