"Sean hosted my baby shower and it was so much better organized than it would've been without him.  I spent all this time and money planning a baby shower, i realized i needed to hire someone to manage the actual event so I could enjoy it and not go crazy making sure everything was going well." - Monica, Brooklyn

What Is a Rite of Passage?

A rite of passage is a moment of transition that alters identity, role, or relationship. These moments are often emotional, sometimes disorienting, and almost always significant — even when they happen quietly.

A well-designed rite of passage helps people:

• Make sense of change
  
  

• Name what is ending and what is beginning
  
  

• Feel witnessed and supported
  
  

• Move forward with intention rather than ambiguity
  
  

Not every rite of passage requires a crowd. Some are private. Some are shared. What matters is that the moment is recognized, not rushed past.

Rites of Passage I Officiate

Marriage

Single → Married
Beyond the legal contract, marriage is a shift in identity — choosing partnership, shared life, and mutual responsibility. A marriage rite names that threshold with intention.

Death

Living → Remembered
When someone dies, the world changes for those who remain. A rite of passage for death helps transform presence into memory and grief into remembrance.

Divorce

Couple → Individuals
Divorce is not a failure — it is a transition. Marking it with care can bring closure, clarity, and respect for what was and what comes next.

Becoming a Parent

Self → Caregiver
Whether through birth, adoption, or chosen family, becoming a parent reshapes identity. A rite of passage helps honor that shift with honesty and support.

Coming Out

Private → Seen
Coming out is a deeply personal transition that often deserves recognition beyond a casual announcement. A rite of passage can offer affirmation, safety, and witness.

Retirement

Career → Legacy
Leaving a working identity can be as profound as entering one. Retirement rites honor contribution, acknowledge change, and create space for what’s next.

Gender Transition

Assigned → Self-Defined
Gender transition is a powerful reclamation of identity. A rite of passage provides language, grounding, and recognition — on your terms.

Surviving Illness

Patient → Survivor
Survival is not simply recovery. Marking the transition from illness to life again can help restore agency, gratitude, and strength.

Moving Into Elderhood

Adult → Elder
Elderhood is not decline — it is a role. Rites of passage into elderhood honor wisdom, experience, and continued purpose.

How I Work

I collaborate closely with you to design a rite of passage that reflects your values, relationships, and emotional reality.

My role is to:

• Help you articulate what is ending and what is beginning
  
  

• Shape language that feels true, not performative
  
  

• Create a structure that holds emotion without overwhelming it
  
  

• Officiate with calm presence, clarity, and respect
  
  

Every rite of passage is custom. There are no scripts — only thoughtful design and intentional delivery.

Why Work With Sean Champagne

I approach rites of passage with the seriousness they deserve — without religion, pressure, or theatrics.

Clients work with me because I offer:

• A steady, grounded presence
  
  

• Clear, inclusive language
  
  

• Deep respect for complexity and nuance
  
  

• Comfort guiding moments that are emotional, unfamiliar, or tender
  
  

I believe meaningful transitions deserve to be marked well, not minimized or rushed.

If you are navigating a change that matters — and want to acknowledge it with care — I would be honored to help you do so.

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If you’re considering working together, the next step is a conversation.

No pressure.
No performance.
Just a chance to see if this feels right.

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