Well first let me take a moment to introduce myself. My name is Katrina Lavrack and I am a Civil Celebrant. New to the business but bursting with enthusiasm and ideas. Have you noticed that the majority of civil celebrants are middle aged? I did when I was looking for a celebrant to marry my husband and I and I thought it strange because in this day and age it would seem the younger generation are the ones looking for an alternative to church weddings, christenings etc. I myself would have liked a celebrant that had a youthful approach and ideas to match. Don't get me wrong I'm not saying that older more distinguished celebrants aren't excellent at what they do I just think a fresh approach wouldn't go astray.
At this stage I have not been appointed by the Attorney General as a Marriage Celebrant so if you are looking for a celebrant to officiate your wedding I'm sorry I cannot help you (check back with me later in the year for my position on this one!) but as far as any other non-legally binding ceremonies go I would be delighted to be of assistance! STOP PRESS ..AS OF 19 NOVEMBER 2008 I AM NOW OFFICIALLY A FULLY APPOINTED CIVIL MARRIAGE CELEBRANT!
Some of the more common non-legal ceremonies are Commitment Ceremonies; a fabulous way for a couple to declare their love, commitment and spiritual bond with one another before their family and friends. These ceremonies are particularly popular with same sex couples whom sadly still don't have the right to wed legally.
Naming Ceremonies - Despite our parents upbringing, many of us today don't go to church unless its for a friend's wedding or sadly, a funeral. When we are faced with the inevitable question of whether or not to christen our children many of us feel hypocritical and quite often approaching the local church ends with us receiving a lecture from the Parish Priest about non attendance. I once went to a christening where the Priest made at least 6 references during the ceremony re the fact the parents were not regular members of the congregation. As a non-practicing Catholic myself I walked out of that church feeling so guilty that I vowed that if I ever had children, which I later did, I would never christen them in the church. For those of you that are committed to your faith I'm sorry if I have offended you. This is just my position on the matter. Anyway I digress. Naming Ceremonies are an excellent way to introduce your child to the world declaring your love for them and your aspirations for their future upbringing. It in no way impedes them from choosing to follow a particular faith later in life which I believe is an excellent benefit. There are so many religions and spiritual paths one can follow that the ability to live, learn, love and have the freedom to chose ones own faith later in life is one of the greatest gifts you can give your children.
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