(Presentation of the Family Medallion usually follows the pronouncement of
the couple as husband and wife.)
Below are excerpts from three Family Medallion ceremonies. These ceremonies provide wording for the following occasions: 1) recognizing children of the bride and/or groom during the wedding service; 2) celebrating the adoption of a child; 3) commemorating the birth of a child through a blessing or baptism. A complete ceremony of your choice comes free with each Family Medallion jewelry order.
(Presentation of the Family Medallion usually follows the pronouncement of
the couple as husband and wife.)
INTRODUCTION: Often we think of a wedding as the union of two people. In reality, it is much broader. It is a coming together of families...
FAMILY MEDALLION PRESENTATION: Two merged circles often symbolize love. The Family Medallion has three circles to represent love that reaches out to include others...
PARENT'S PLEDGE: In presenting (this/these) Family Medallions(s), we pledge to you our continuing love...
FAMILY PRAYER: We give thanks, O Lord, for the relationship here celebrated. We are humbled by the recognition that today we face a new future, one where love is unfolding before our very eyes...
(This ceremony may be used either in the home or in a traditional
religious setting.)
INTRODUCTION: It was said of old, "There is a light that lights the way of everyone who comes into the world." It is the light of hope. We light this candle...
A PRAYER FOR THE FAMILY: Creator God, like a mother who comforts her children, you bring us together that we might strengthen and provide for your children everywhere...
FAMILY MEDALLION PRESENTATION: In the Bible it is written that " a cord of three strands is not easily broken. " In recognition of this new family, we present to ____ this Family Medallion, symbolic of the three strands that bind together...
RESPONSIVE COMMITMENT: (To be repeated by all those present.) We receive ____ with humility and hope, As we accept the opportunity that is ours To love and nurture (her/him) And by our example, to teach....
(This blessing ceremony also includes baptismal resources for use in those
religious traditions that baptize children.)
INTRODUCTION: Every child born into this world is precious. Those of us gathered here today...
READING: The miracle of children can be expressed in a thousand ways. In the New Testament we find in these words: "At that time the disciples came to Jesus saying, 'Who is the greatest in the family of God?...'"
RECOGNITION OF FAMILY: In a world where powerful forces divide and tear the human family apart, it is significant that the powerlessness of a child is that which brings us together...
THE ACT OF BAPTISM (Optional): Water is a symbol for all that is holy in life. It represents nourishment, growth...
FAMILY MEDALLION PRESENTATION: ____, we pledge to you our continuing support even as we surround you now with our arms of love and protection...
PRAYER: Ever present God, as you surround us with your love, strengthen us that we might reflect your love...
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