Humanist Ceremonies Flashcards
1
Q
What features are important in a humanist wedding
A
- Mark an important moment
- Personable
- Use of symbols e.g. hand tieing and ring
2
Q
What is a humanist wedding
A
When a couple wants to get married without a god
3
Q
In humanist weddings, what do they use instead of a priest
A
A celebrant
4
Q
What is a celebrant
A
A celebrant is a person who leads a funeral or marriage ceremony
5
Q
What makes humanist weddings unique and special
A
The couple can make it however they want. They can choose their own music, vows, readings and symbols
6
Q
Baby naming: What is the role of a celebrant
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The role of a celebrant is to help celebrate the life of their baby. They also choose the readings and organise the materials
7
Q
Name some key points about what happens before humanist ceremonies
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- Celebrant helps parents choosing the music, readings and set it up (venue, materials)
- Celebrate the arrival of the child
- Celebrant checks in /meets all —> knows what their doing
- Personalises ceremony to suit them
8
Q
What happens during the baby naming ceremony
A
- The celebrant welcomes/starts the ceremony. They lead it —> all knows what their doing
- Readings/poems/music/name/mentor
- Celebrate with family and friends
- Guide/rolemodle (not parent) - support and care
- Wishes of the parent to celebrate the (individual) baby
- Leaves
