Rose Petals And Participation Of Family And Friends
Below is a sample of a rose petals baby blessing ceremony with elements for participation of family and friends.
Any elements can be changed to fit your desires.
I would love to work with you to create the ceremony you would like. It can be religious, spiritual or non-religious.
Any elements can be changed to fit your desires.
I would love to work with you to create the ceremony you would like. It can be religious, spiritual or non-religious.
When it comes time for the blessing/naming, the Rose Petal Ceremony is very beautiful alternative to water or oil. You may want to include friends or relatives. Of course it can be tailored to your desires.
Greeting
Officiant:
Friends and Family of (Baby). (Parents of the Baby) have invited us to come together today to take part in a ceremony to recognize, honor and welcome their baby into their family and into the wider family of their relatives and friends.
The birth of their baby has brought great joy and happiness into their lives. _______ (parents) are also aware that along with this joy and happiness comes the responsibility of this child's life and happiness. From now on, much of their life will involve caring for their baby, guiding him/ her development, nurturing him/her growth as a responsible human being.
Your presence at this celebration today is greatly appreciated. All of you are the most important, and have been the most influential people in their lives. For all of you are amongst the greatest gifts that life has given them. All of you are those that they can call family and friend. And because of this you have not only been invited here to share their happiness and their joy. ___________ (Parents of the Baby) also ask you to share their responsibility, realizing that the more love this child receives, the more he/she will be able to give love to other. The more people make up her/his world, the richer his/her world will be.
Friends and Family of (Baby). (Parents of the Baby) have invited us to come together today to take part in a ceremony to recognize, honor and welcome their baby into their family and into the wider family of their relatives and friends.
The birth of their baby has brought great joy and happiness into their lives. _______ (parents) are also aware that along with this joy and happiness comes the responsibility of this child's life and happiness. From now on, much of their life will involve caring for their baby, guiding him/ her development, nurturing him/her growth as a responsible human being.
Your presence at this celebration today is greatly appreciated. All of you are the most important, and have been the most influential people in their lives. For all of you are amongst the greatest gifts that life has given them. All of you are those that they can call family and friend. And because of this you have not only been invited here to share their happiness and their joy. ___________ (Parents of the Baby) also ask you to share their responsibility, realizing that the more love this child receives, the more he/she will be able to give love to other. The more people make up her/his world, the richer his/her world will be.
Rose Petals Baby Blessings
First person showers the baby with white rose petals
Officiant: As the petals of the white rose symbolize innocence, may (Baby's) ideals and heart remain untarnished and ever pure, with the wonders of childhood innocence forever hers.
Second person showers the baby with yellow rose petals
Officiant: May the petals of the yellow rose foreshadow the friends and the friendships, steadfast and unwavering, that will bless her in the years ahead.
Third person showers the baby with pink rose petals
Officiant: The pink rose and her petals speak of the tender love and compassion her spirit will know. The love that knows no bounds.
Fourth person showers the baby with red rose petals
Officiant: And as always, may the passion of the red rose forever kindle the fire in her heart for both life itself and for all the passions she will find there.
Baby's Mother: May you know blessings in your life that your father and I have had in ours.
Baby's Father: Friends and family, please welcome our daughter (Baby)
Officiant: As the petals of the white rose symbolize innocence, may (Baby's) ideals and heart remain untarnished and ever pure, with the wonders of childhood innocence forever hers.
Second person showers the baby with yellow rose petals
Officiant: May the petals of the yellow rose foreshadow the friends and the friendships, steadfast and unwavering, that will bless her in the years ahead.
Third person showers the baby with pink rose petals
Officiant: The pink rose and her petals speak of the tender love and compassion her spirit will know. The love that knows no bounds.
Fourth person showers the baby with red rose petals
Officiant: And as always, may the passion of the red rose forever kindle the fire in her heart for both life itself and for all the passions she will find there.
Baby's Mother: May you know blessings in your life that your father and I have had in ours.
Baby's Father: Friends and family, please welcome our daughter (Baby)
Parents Vows
Parents: To this child, as to all children, we make these pledges:
We will recognize your worth as a person, and help you to strengthen your sense of belonging to the human family.
We will give you our love so that you may grow with trust in yourself and in other people.
We will respect your right to be yourself and at the same time help you to understand the rights of others.
We will encourage you always to search for the truth. We will give you the opportunity to develop your own understanding of life, and a respect for all living beings
We will recognize your worth as a person, and help you to strengthen your sense of belonging to the human family.
We will give you our love so that you may grow with trust in yourself and in other people.
We will respect your right to be yourself and at the same time help you to understand the rights of others.
We will encourage you always to search for the truth. We will give you the opportunity to develop your own understanding of life, and a respect for all living beings
Participation Of Grandparents
Grandparents:
So much love to give you, overwhelmed with pride and joy
Such tiny little fingers, ten tiny little toes
A perfect face and body with a little button nose
Tender words and kisses, hugs and cuddles too
Patience and understanding will all be wrapped around you.
Fun times to share together, stories to be told
Nursery rhymes and ditties, as your little life unfolds
You are very special to people near and far
And loving you is easy because I'm your Grandma.
So much love to give you, overwhelmed with pride and joy
Such tiny little fingers, ten tiny little toes
A perfect face and body with a little button nose
Tender words and kisses, hugs and cuddles too
Patience and understanding will all be wrapped around you.
Fun times to share together, stories to be told
Nursery rhymes and ditties, as your little life unfolds
You are very special to people near and far
And loving you is easy because I'm your Grandma.
Charge To Godparents
Officiant:
The bond between parents and their children is very strong, but the support and encouragement of others is vital for the development of this child. And important tradition in our culture on this occasion is the responsibility accepted by the Godparents.
(Parents of the Baby) have chosen Godparents for their child for whom they have the highest regard. Godparents should be willing to take a special and lifelong interest in the moral and ethical development of their God Child.
(Godparents come forward)
As you accept the role of a Godparent, you are agreeing to be an adult friend to (Baby), to whom she can turn for loving support and guidance as she grows.
Officiant:
(to Godparents)
Will you accept this commitment and responsibility? Will you be kind to (Baby)? Help to look after her? And surround her with love and affection?
Godparents:
We will.
The bond between parents and their children is very strong, but the support and encouragement of others is vital for the development of this child. And important tradition in our culture on this occasion is the responsibility accepted by the Godparents.
(Parents of the Baby) have chosen Godparents for their child for whom they have the highest regard. Godparents should be willing to take a special and lifelong interest in the moral and ethical development of their God Child.
(Godparents come forward)
As you accept the role of a Godparent, you are agreeing to be an adult friend to (Baby), to whom she can turn for loving support and guidance as she grows.
Officiant:
(to Godparents)
Will you accept this commitment and responsibility? Will you be kind to (Baby)? Help to look after her? And surround her with love and affection?
Godparents:
We will.
Godparents Vows
Officiant:
(Godparents), please say these words to (Baby).
Godparents:
We, the Godparents, agree to reserve a special place in our hearts for (Baby). To offer her our support whenever possible.
(Godparents), please say these words to (Baby).
Godparents:
We, the Godparents, agree to reserve a special place in our hearts for (Baby). To offer her our support whenever possible.
Candle Lighting
Officiant:
(Godparents), please light your candle from (Baby's) candle, and repeat after me.
Godparents:
As I light this candle, I confirm that I am part of (Baby's) personal family. (Baby) may always turn to me for guidance, comfort and love.
(Parents together light a candle for the Baby)
Officiant:
Let us all now join together in a blessing for (Baby)
(Baby), today we officially welcome you. we wish you long life and happiness in a loving and peaceful world.
May you bring joy to your parents, your (brothers and sisters), your Godparents, your family and friends.
May you contribute to making this world a better and happier place.
Officiant:
In our contact with (Baby) let us make it our responsibility to show by our action what it is to live life with integrity, honesty, fairness and love towards fellow human beings.
Being aware of how interrelated our lives are, let us show (Baby) that a good life is one where each of us is strengthened by the affection and friendship of others. May we all benefit from our involvement with this child, and with each other.
(Godparents), please light your candle from (Baby's) candle, and repeat after me.
Godparents:
As I light this candle, I confirm that I am part of (Baby's) personal family. (Baby) may always turn to me for guidance, comfort and love.
(Parents together light a candle for the Baby)
Officiant:
Let us all now join together in a blessing for (Baby)
(Baby), today we officially welcome you. we wish you long life and happiness in a loving and peaceful world.
May you bring joy to your parents, your (brothers and sisters), your Godparents, your family and friends.
May you contribute to making this world a better and happier place.
Officiant:
In our contact with (Baby) let us make it our responsibility to show by our action what it is to live life with integrity, honesty, fairness and love towards fellow human beings.
Being aware of how interrelated our lives are, let us show (Baby) that a good life is one where each of us is strengthened by the affection and friendship of others. May we all benefit from our involvement with this child, and with each other.
Closing Words
Officiant:
I congratulate (Parents of the Baby) on the birth of their baby, and the God Parents on their willingness to share with them the care and concern for the welfare of (Baby).
May her life be filled with the good things of life, and in particular with the love and laughter of those who make up her world.
I congratulate (Parents of the Baby) on the birth of their baby, and the God Parents on their willingness to share with them the care and concern for the welfare of (Baby).
May her life be filled with the good things of life, and in particular with the love and laughter of those who make up her world.