Birthing & Naming Ceremonies

Birthing & Naming Ceremonies: Creating Sacred Welcomes & Celebrations of New Life
Designing Meaningful Ceremonies that Honour Life, Family, and Transition

The arrival of new life is one of the most profound thresholds we experience — a moment rich with meaning, transformation, and possibility. Across cultures and traditions, naming and welcoming ceremonies have long served to honour this transition, weaving identity, community, and intention into the beginning of a life’s journey.

This course offers a comprehensive and deeply enriching exploration of birthing and naming ceremonies within modern celebrancy, guiding students in the art of creating and facilitating meaningful, inclusive, and authentic rites of passage.

🎟️ Course Access: £25.00
Fully online • Lifetime access • Tutor support included

Who This Course Is For

This course is designed for those who feel called to the path of celebrancy or wish to deepen their work with ceremony and ritual. It is ideal for:

• Aspiring celebrants seeking to specialise in naming and welcoming ceremonies

• Practitioners wishing to expand their ceremonial or ritual practice

• Those drawn to working with families and life transitions

• Individuals interested in sacred storytelling, ritual design, and facilitation

• Students on the Path of Air exploring the Ceremonial Arts stream

While there are no formal prerequisites, a foundational understanding of ceremony or ritual practice is recommended.

Course Overview

This course provides an in-depth journey into the theory and practice of birthing and naming ceremonies, combining historical understanding with practical, real-world application.

Students will explore the cultural roots and evolving nature of naming rituals, alongside the role of the celebrant in holding space for families during moments of deep emotional and spiritual significance. Through structured guidance, you will learn how to design ceremonies that are personal, inclusive, and meaningful — reflecting the values, beliefs, and stories of those you serve.

With a strong emphasis on writing, presence, and professional practice, this course supports students in developing both the creative and practical skills required to confidently facilitate ceremonies. It is not only an educational experience, but a pathway into the art of celebrancy as a living, evolving practice.

What You Will Learn

By the end of this course, you will:

• Understand the historical and cultural significance of naming and welcoming ceremonies

• Recognise the role of ceremony in marking early life transitions

• Design and structure personalised naming ceremonies

• Write ceremonial scripts with clarity, depth, and authenticity

• Explore ritual elements and symbolic acts within ceremony

• Work sensitively and inclusively with diverse families and communities

• Develop skills in voice, presence, and delivery

• Learn to hold space with confidence, awareness, and professionalism

• Understand ethical, practical, and legal considerations of celebrancy

• Begin developing your own celebrancy practice and professional approach

Course Structure & Modules

This course is delivered across five comprehensive modules, comprising twenty-five in-depth lessons:

Module 1 — Foundations of Sacred Welcome
The Sacred Threshold of New Life • History of Naming Rituals • Purpose of Ceremony • Naming as Identity & Power • The Modern Celebrant’s Role

Module 2 — Holding Families with Care & Inclusivity
Meeting the Family • Inclusivity & Structure • Cultural Sensitivity • Emotional Support • Ethics & Safeguarding

Module 3 — Designing the Ceremony
Ceremonial Structure • Writing Ritual Scripts • Symbolic Acts • Vows & Roles • Creating Personal Ceremonies

Module 4 — Voice, Presence & Facilitation
The Celebrant’s Voice • Embodied Presence • Storytelling • Ceremony Flow • Creating Sacred Space

Module 5 — Professional Practice & Integration
Planning & Logistics • Legal Considerations • Client Work • Building a Practice • Final Integration

Each module combines detailed learning, reflective exercises, and practical application.

Course Tutor

High Priestess Trinity Moon, MCA
Head of Domus Ceremonia (Ceremonial Arts)

Trinity Moon brings a deeply experienced and refined approach to celebrancy, specialising in the creation and facilitation of meaningful, inclusive ceremonies. Her teaching blends professionalism with heartfelt presence, guiding students to develop both technical skill and authentic expression.

She is dedicated to supporting students in stepping confidently into the role of celebrant, with integrity, creativity, and care.

📩 Contact anytime via Canvas Inbox or academy email: enchantedmoonacademy@gmail.com

Practical Details

🎯 Level: Intermediate to Advanced
🔑 Prerequisites: None (Foundational knowledge of ceremony recommended)
🌐 Delivery: Fully online via the Canvas learning platform
✍️ Assessments: Module quizzes and written assignments
⏳ Coursework Load: Intensive (4+ hours plus study, writing, and practice)
🏠 House & Credits: Domus Ceremonia — 1.5 Credits

Each module includes both a quiz and a written assignment. Students must complete all required coursework to progress. Assignments are submitted via Canvas and may include tutor feedback.

A certificate of completion is awarded upon successful completion of all modules and coursework.

Ready to Begin?

Whether you are stepping onto the path of celebrancy or deepening your existing practice, Birthing & Naming Ceremonies offers a rich, meaningful, and professionally grounded journey into the art of creating sacred welcomes for new life.

£25.00 · Lifetime Access