Celebration Options
The Contemporary Celebration Option
This option is for the family that is spiritual, but not committed to any particular religious denomination. The heart of the ceremony is the 'village manifesto'. This manifesto has been created by our team at Celebrating Life and is based on our collective experience as parents. It is composed of values which we believe every parent wants to see instilled in their child's life.The motivation for the ceremony
The motivation for this style of ceremony is the celebrate the arrival of a new baby. It is a welcome to the world party!Our approach for the ceremony
Simple, elegant and fun are common words to describe the approach to this style of celebration. usually close family and friends attend a birthday party bearing gifts, food and such. The celebration is not liturgical rather but it does contain an element of involvement with the reading and signing of the manifesto.An outline of the ceremony
Welcome
Inspirational Reading
Motivational Moment
Reading of the Manifesto
Signing of the Manifesto
Inspirational Reading
Closing Words of Affirmation
The services you receive
- A professionally trained celebration specialist to perform your celebration
- A face to face consultation in the comfort of your own home
- A professional New Life Celebration that will be remembered by all
- Flexibility in choosing the style and content for your celebration
- A beautiful non-framed Village Manifesto for all your guests to sign
- Professionally designed "keepsake" manifesto handouts for all your guests
- Access to the all of our amazing family and parenting online resources
- An official certificate to commemorate the celebration
The Traditional Celebration Option
This option is for the family that holds to the more traditional practices of the Christian faith.The motivation behind the ceremony
As a child, Jesus was brought by Joseph and Mary to the House of the Lord. This was an act of dedication and recognition that He really belonged to God. Throughout His ministry, people brought children to Jesus and He placed His hands on each of them, and blessed them.
Christians are to recognize everything we have belongs to God (Psalm 127:3-5). The children that are born into our homes belong to Him as well. This new life celebration is not the salvation of the child, but a public expression and declaration of the fact that they do belong to God, as well as a public declaration by the parents they will seek to do everything in their power, as God gives them wisdom, to see that the child grows up to respect and honor God, and to love and serve Jesus Christ as their Saviour. The ceremony is more than a ritual. It is a commitment of parents to honor the will and Word of God.
One of our greatest delights is the dedication of a child and the parents to fulfill the purposes of God. Most celebrations are done in a home with relatives and friends present. We have a sample of the celebration available for you as well as suggestions as to how family and or friends can be involved in the ceremony.
Our approach for the ceremony
Our new life celebration is based on the teachings, practices and life of Jesus who spoke often of the faith of children and importance we play as parents in raising each child in the wisdom of God and the Bible. Our ceremonies are fun, simple and very profound for all involved. We meet with you to discuss what the celebration is all about and to help you as parents understand the significance and importance of the ceremony. We incorporate Christian values and practices such as bible readings and prayers as well as an anointing of the child with symbolic oil.
An outline of the ceremony
welcome
explanation of the celebration
Opening Prayer of Blessing
Inspirational or Scripture Reading
Motivational Moment
Charge to Parents
Affirmation of Parents
Charge to godparents
Affirmation of godparents
Charge to Friends and Family
Affirmation of Friends and Family
Anointing of Child
Prayer of Dedication
Presentation of Certificate
Closing Words
The services you receive
- A professionally trained celebration specialist to perform your ceremony
- A face to face consultation in the comfort of your own home
- A professional New Life Celebration that will be remembered by all
- Flexibility in choosing the style and content for your celebration
- Access to the all of our amazing family and parenting online resources
- An official certificate to commemorate the celebration
The Blended Celebration Option
This style of ceremony is perfect for the family that would like to combine components from both a traditional and contemporary celebration.The motivation for the ceremony
The motivation is the belief that there is importance in both spiritual/divine and family values. Matter of fact when we embrace the values and teachings of the bible we cannot help be see the best values for raising a child are founded on the unchanging truth of God.
Our approach for the ceremony
Simple yet meaningful! We combine the best of both the contemporary and the traditional ceremonies together producing the most common choice for parents. This ceremony has a real community feel to it with everyone in your village being involved.
An outline of the ceremony
welcome
Explanation of the Celebration
Opening Prayer of Blessing
Inspirational or Scripture Reading
Motivational Moment
Charge to Parents
Affirmation of Parents
Charge to godparents
Affirmation of godparents
Charge to Friends and Family
Affirmation of Friends and Family
Reading of the Manifesto
Signing of the Manifesto
Anointing of Child
Prayer of Dedication and Blessing
Reading
Presentation of Certificate
Closing Words
The services you receive
- A professionally trained celebration specialist to perform your ceremony
- A face to face consultation in the comfort of your own home
- A professional New Life Celebration that will be remembered by all
- Flexibility in choosing the style and content for your celebration
- A beautiful framed Village Manifesto for all your guests to sign
- Professionally designed "keepsake" manifesto handouts for all your guests
- Access to the all of our amazing family and parenting online resources
- An official certificate to commemorate the celebration
- An inspirational book
