Wiccaning Ceremony
~~Circle is cast as per the Priest and Priestess' usual~~
HPS- We are gathered in our circle to ask the blessing of the gracious Goddess and the mighty God, on (baby's name) the son/daughter of (parent/s name), so that he/she may grow in beauty and in strength, in joy and wisdom.
There are many paths, and each must find their own, therfore we do not seek to bind (baby's name) to any one path, while she is still too young to choose. Rather we ask the God and Goddess, who know all paths, and to Whom all paths lead, to bless, protect and prepare him/her through the years of childhood, so that when at last he/she is truly grown she shall know without doubt or fear which path is hers and shall tread it gladly.
(Parents names) come forward that your child may be named and blessed.
~Charge of the Parents~
The priest and priestess may write there own charges to make the ceremony more personal.
~Fivefold Blessing~
HPS- (anoints baby's feet) Blessed be your feet which will walk the path of beauty. So Mote it Be!
HP- (anoints baby's chest) Blessed be your heart that you are generous and giving. So Mote it Be!
HPS- (anoints baby's hands) Blessed be your hands that you may be creative and skilled. So Mote it Be!
HP- (anoints baby's lips) Blessed by your mouth dimpled with laughter that will speak the Sacred Names. So Mote it Be!
HPS- (anoints baby's head) Blessed be your mind that will seek their wisdom and knowledge. So Mote it Be!
~Naming~
HP- ( to mother) What name do you give this child?
Mother- states first name of child
HPS- (to father) What name do you give this child?
Father- states middle name of child
HP- Let it be known that this child shall be called (child's full name).
~Decalration of Spirit Mother and Father~
Father- We would like to declare at this time (names of spirit parent), the Spirit Mother and Father.
~Charge of the Spirit Parents~
~~Parents may write these charges to make the ceremony more personal.~~
~Presentation to the Elements~
Father- To the element of Air, Behold we present to you (child's name).
Air- I am the essence of the sky whose breath gives you life, that which holds your wings aloft. Know me as your dreams take flight.
Spirit Father- To the element of Fire, Behold we present to you (child's name).
Fire- I am the fire that transforms you and dances in your soul. Know me in the fire of the sun as the energy that moves you through life.
Mother- To the element of Water, Behold we present to you (child's name).
Water- I am the water that flows through your body and carries the seed of new life. Listen to my voice in the rush of the currents. Hear me in the sound of the rain.
Spirit Mother- To the element of Earth, Behold we present to you (child's name).
Earth- I am the Earth, from whose body you were formed, know me in the ground beneath your feet, in the grain whose life fills the wilderness and in the touch of your hand against the tree.
Mother- To the element of Spirit, Behold we present to you (child's name).
Spirit- I am that which links all in the cycle of life know me in the turning of the wheel.
~Closing~
HP- We present to the company gathered her, (child's name). Each person may now offer blessing to (child's and parent's name).
~~Closing of Circle~~