blessings

(Rite of Passage)
House ... Business ... Land ... Vessel ... Vehicle

History of Blessings
... Have been a part of life in all cultures throughout the history of the human
race. Hawaii shares in this tradition...recognizing the need to clear away any
opala - psychic trash; that may have been accumulated, for our dwelling, business,
land, boat, plane, and vehicle. To bring pono (balance) and spiritual clarity to self
and environment. Blessings can, and often do, include family, friends, colleges,
and the elements to give pono to our dreams and visions.

Blessing of a Kuleana
... Starts outside with the placement of salts, at the
four corners of structure(s), up the driveway to the front entry.
Blowing of the Pu -conch shell; calling attention to the na akua (gods).
Ti leaf blessing of salt water from a coconut bowl; coconut represents the tree of life,
providing support, shelter and nourishment. Concluding with white sage smudge,
starting inside main-structure; banishing any unwanted energies
on all doors windows, walls, ceilings and floors.

HIUWAI Blessing
Spiritual Purifying In the Hawaiian tradition, whenever a significant
spiritual passage in life is made...you are called to hiuwai; honored by
a ritual cleansing of your spirit in a sacred body of water. Salt water is
used; as it has always been used for purification and bringing
lives and souls into pono - balance.

TI LEI BLESSING
Placing a ti lei, on or over the front entry represents divine-luck;
and welcomes harmony to dwell within and without the heart and soul of your
kuleana; to bring pono - balance, and to ward off unwanted energies and evil;
that may upset the balance of self and dwelling.

Kuleana Blessing start at $200
(based on an average lot or structure size)
A travel fee will apply for areas out side of the Kona Coast;
See Terms of Use

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Rev. Barbara Concoby / Officiant Wedding Services
Gary Concoby / Professional Photography
P. O. Box 1989, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii 96745
Email: revbarbaraconcoby@alohaceremonies.com
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Kuleana and Baby Blessings
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(First Birthday Celebrations)

Opening Words
The spirit of aloha is a way of life embraced by native Hawaiians for hundreds of years.
Traditionally the word aloha was a greeting reserved for loved ones; by first rubbing noses and then inhaling
each other’s breath…Alo – in the present of ha = breath of life. In the island culture ohana (family) is not just
blood relatives, but all close friends are considered ohana, sharing space and life; and it is understood
ohana is always there for each other in times of need and in times of celebration.

I will blow the Pu: to call upon Ke Akua (the supreme creator) and the kupuna (ancestors). Aloha being the
spirit of right action, we ask that they bring forth the light of aloha, filled with beauty and tranquility, to shine
upon ______; and his/her ohana. May, aloha fill all hearts and give pono to the spirit.

The Intention
What you are all about to witness here today is truly a celebration of love, and of life! As _______, is here
today, he/she is new and perfect, with no need of fixing nor cleansing. He/She is a gift. His/Her smile, his/her
laughter, and his/her presence enrich the lives of all who know him/her. Only his/her first year here, and
already he/she has made the world a better place.

In every birth, blessed is the wonder. In every creation, blessed is the new beginning.
In every child, blessed is life. In every hope, blessed is the potential.
In every transition, blessed is the beginning. In every existence, blessed are the possibilities.
In every love, blessed are the tears. In every life, blessed is the love.
There are three names by which a person is called: One which his/her father and mother call him/her,
And one which people call him/her, And one which he/she earns for herself.
The best one of these is the one that he/she earns for himself/herself.

Today we simply give thanks and celebrate all the many wonderful blessings _____ brings,
and be thankful for, the very special role that we all have in his/her life.

The Parent’s Vows
_______ and _______, the journey of parenthood is one of amazing beauty. The love that radiates
from and around you and your son/daughter today shall change over the years. We gather here because
it is our wish that ______ grow to be a man/woman who truly loves his/her life. You most of all will be his/her
guide on this journey. It is important to provide not only food and clothing to a child but also time and
love and respect. So it is only right that this ceremony should include your promise to nurture your
son/daughter in all ways as he/she grows. Therefore as a promise to him/her and a reminder
to yourselves as the years pass, I now ask you…

Do you promise to teach ______ not who or what, but how to love, to trust, to respect, and to dream
so that he/she may truly participate in the remarkable journey that is life? To be honest about your triumphs
and as well as your missteps so that ______ will have the valuable opportunity to learn form your example,
yet still be free to learn his/her own lessons in life? That you will value his/her hopes and dreams
and let him/her know that he/she will always be welcomed, accepted and loved
for who he/she is and for who he/she is not?

To expose him/her to a variety of experiences, showing him/her the beginnings of many a
wondrous journey, instilling in him/her a sense of wonder and passion, and the knowledge that he/she
alone has the power to complete himself/herself? Do you promise to hold him/her close in your hearts
always, yet still encourage him/her to stand on his/her own when the time comes so that he/she
may discover his/her own true self? _______ and _______:Is this your heartfelt promise?
Parents: “Yes.”

Ohana Pledge of Support
It is often mistakenly thought that the Godparents are the ones who shall raise a child
in the event that the parents cannot. But this is not so. Godparents are all ohana who promise
they will be there to help the child grow spiritually. Theirs is a place in ______’s life almost like a guardian
angel. The promise is one of a physical presence in his/her life as someone who he/she knows will always
be standing quietly behind him/her, encouraging him/her to make good choices, and sharing with
him/her the lessons they themselves have learned along the way.

Ohana, while you are not ______’s parents the role that you have all taken in his/her life
is an important one. _______ and ________ trust your motivations and your judgment completely
and they take comfort in knowing that although there will be times when ______ cannot come to them,
that he/she will always be able to come to you for guidance and support. By accepting the role
of Spiritual Guardian you say to ______ and the world. I promise I will be there for you as
you grow into manhood/womanhood. With this in mind I now ask you...

Will you as best as you can, help take care of ______? To protect him/her at all times from harm?
To encourage, guide and support him/her in all his/her endeavors. Help him/her recognize the beauty
within himself/herself and all things. And to become some day not the man/woman we wish for him/her
but the realization of his/her own hopes, dreams and the fulfillment of his/her soul? Ohana, may you
always know how special you are to _______ and _______ that they would ask you to tend to
the most precious thing that they have in this world. Today we ask that you acknowledge
your acceptance of the task of providing a supportive community to ________.

There are many paths, and each must find their own. So do you agree to teach young ________
all the things you know to be true in your heart, so that when he/she is fully grown, he/she will know which
path is his/hers and shall travel it with joy. Ohana: Is this your heartfelt promise? Ohana: “Yes.”

Aloha Candle Ceremony (Optional)
The lighting of the candle has many spiritual meanings. The light of the candle represents
the light of a person's life. The flame represents the eternal life of love. The light shining forth represents
Ke Akua’s truth shining forth upon the world. I ask the parents to take one of the lite-candles.
Then, together, light the center candle for _______, as the light of his/her life.

Parents together light the center candle…

I ask that at the conclusion of this service, you keep the center candle for this reason:
Should there be a time in _______’s future for which he/she faces difficult times of trial, or be called upon to
make grave decisions - of hardship or joy, or become lost in spirit - you should - find a quiet place alone to
yourselves. Light the candle or another and through prayer ask Ke Akua for the safekeeping of _____in
both body and soul, and for the revelation of grace and salvation of spiritual guidance and love.

Let us pray:
Ke Akua, please protect the ones we love. We honor all you created as we graciously ask for
your blessing this day. We honor papa honua - earth mother, and ask for the joining of our spirits; to be
abundant and grow stronger through the seasons. We honor a`hi – fire, and ask that are hearts be filled
with the warmth and glow of your divine love both in heart and balance of spirit. We honor wai – water,
to cleans and soothe our spirits; so that we may never thirst for love.

Ke Akua, You have blessed this family with a new life, May the gift of ________’s presence
bring joy and gladness to the hearts of all who love him/her. May he/she be blessed and protected
through all of the wonderful and difficult things that the years will bring. May he/she find goodness and
inspiration, and be given the divine wisdom of truth. May his/her life be rich and full, in wealth that is
measured by both the physical and spiritual context of his/her existence May, ______
be prosperous in all ways. May he/she love well and be well loved. Through each
passage and season, May he/she always be surrounded by the warmth
of family and friends.
And may his/her days be forever filled with love and happiness.
With all the forces of the universe you created, we pray for harmony and true happiness. Amen

Mahalo e ke akua no keia la ma’ane’i no ke aloha – Thanks be to God
for this day for love is here and now.

Baby Blessing $150
A travel fee will apply for areas out side of the Kona Coast;
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Dear Barbara & Gary,
Thank you for performing such a beautiful and special blessing
for our daughter Hailey. We will always remember that amazing day.
With Aloha Rebecca & Kevin