HOW TO JOIN?
To join Nomromism, all you have to do is say, either physically or in your heart, “I am a Nomromist.” That’s it. That's all. For adults, there is no water baptism, no sacred threads, no grand and elaborate festivals or ceremony. The initiation ritual into Nomromism is extremely fast, easy, and simple to do. For young children, though, there is also a special ceremony known as a "Nomromening" or a "Nomromist baptism" that may be performed if you'd like. Any child between the ages of seven and seventeen has the option of participating in said ceremony as directed by a religious or secular authority figure. The ritual goes as detailed below.
The Nomromening Ceremony
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Step 1: The child and their friends/relatives plus other invited guests arrive at the desired location of the ceremony. The location may be a place of worship such as a church, temple or mosque or simply a home, hall, school, beach, garden, or anything else of that sort.
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Step 2: First, the full Litany of Praises is said. Music then, preferably classical compositions written by individuals such as Bach, Mozart, Satie, Vivaldi or Liszt, is played as the child and their parents/guardians enter the room. Lit incense or candles are also recommended for this. All guests now rise to welcome the child and others and may then be seated after they reach the front of the room/area. The group should then recite the great Nomromist prayer and creed, Why Shouldn't We by Mary Chapin Carpenter.
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Step 3: An authority figure must be present to perform the ceremony. The figure may be a clergyperson, an elder, a teacher, a therapist, a monk, a lay chaplain or anybody else deemed to be a suitable leader for the initiation. The figure should stand at the front of the room with the child and their guardians and lovingly proclaim "Friends, brothers and sisters, we are gathered here today as a group to baptize and bless the young and worthy [child's name] into this church as a willing, open, and faithful member and to vow to forever protect and aid them through the trials and tribulations that come with every human life. There are many paths in life and each must find their own. Therefore we do not seek to bind you to any one particular path or faith, especially not at such a young age. Rather, we simply welcome you, gladly, gracefully, and symbolically, into our church and spiritual family. May Fate and Fortune bestow upon you the holy gifts of wisdom, gentleness, love, charity, strength, and compassion. May you live a long, fulfilled, and meaningful life and may everything that happens to you always happen for the very best. Amen, amen, ameen, aum, and so mote it be." A small sermon may further be given here by the leader if so allowed.
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Step 4: The authority figure now proclaims "We will now present to you the ritual gifts of Nomrom." The child is then presented with a book, a small mirror, a tree sapling, and a sweet. As this is done, it is explained to the congregation and child that the book represents wisdom and knowledge of others and of the universe, the mirror represents self-love, self-compassion, and self-reflection, the tree sapling represents growth and the protection of nature, and the sweet represents kindness and charity towards others. Once the gifts are given, the figure now says "Now that you have received our gifts and blessings, and by the power vested in me, I hereby pronounce you an official member of the Church of Nomrom!" All may now applaud and are then counselled to hug or shake hands with whoever is seated next to them.
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Step 5: The Litaniae Sanctorum is now recited in full by those present, led by the ceremony leader.
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Step 6: A song or hymn or multiple songs or hymns picked out for the occasion are then played and sung by those present. Lyrics should be distributed or placed around before the ceremony begins. All present should finally be thanked by the guardians of the child or the child themselves for so kindly attending the ritual. A feast, gifts, and games are strongly recommended for after the ceremony but are not necessary. If a feast is done, it is strongly recommended that the chosen authority figure give a pre-feast sermon from one or several of the sacred texts, teachers, and/or teachings of Nomromism.
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