Welcoming ceremonies are a beautiful celebration, personal to you and your family, which give you an opportunity to express your love and commitment to your children.

You could include the presentation of a gift, readings or poems given by important people in your child’s life. Your ceremony might also contain some of the following:

• special music
• readings or poems
• pledges by parents, supporting adults, siblings
• closing words

See our suggested promises for your welcoming ceremony

See our suggested readings for your welcoming ceremony

Welcoming ceremonies are happy events that signify a special moment in your family’s life. While the ceremony has sentimental value, it has no legal status.