Wiccaning

Question:

I was just wondering whether there was such a thing as a pagan god parent?? I really love the idea of godparents. However I do not want my child to be baptized. Also, I wouldn't know how to go about making it official, any tips you might have for a nice ritual would be really lovely.

Answer:

It is customary, in some forms of Wicca and Witchcraft, to perform what is sometimes called a "Wiccaning Ritual" for a new child. It is something similar to a baby dedication, or baptism, although unlike these, it doesn’t purport to ‘lock’ the child into the spiritual path of the parents. Many of these rituals include godparents in the ceremony. I, too, think that the idea of having godparents for our children is a great idea.

I have included the text of one such ritual I found on the web, as well as a few links to some other ones. Try a search on Google or other search engine for ‘Wiccaning Ritual’ to find more. These can be used as is, or adapted to your own desires.

~Links~

http://wuzzle.org/cave/wiccaning.html

http://wuzzle.org/cave/wiccang2.html

http://www.pathcom.com/~newmoon/wiccaning.html

http://www.taliesin.clara.net/bosbaby.htm