Description:
When a Kit reaches six moons of age, they are ready to become an Apprentice. This ceremony is done in a Clan meeting lead by the Clan Leader. In this ceremony the Kit is given their new Apprentice name where they lose the 'kit' suffix of their name and given 'paw' instead. The Clan Leader also chooses a experienced warrior to be the Apprentices mentor.

Words:
Leader: " [Kit's name], you have reached the age of six moons, and it is time for you to be apprenticed. From this day, until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as [ new Apprentice name, ending with 'paw']. I ask StarClan to watch over you and guide you until you find in your paws the strength and courage of a warrior."

The Leader then signals for the chosen mentor to step forward.

Leader:"[ Chosen mentor name], you are ready to take on an apprentice. You had received excellent training from [ former mentor's names], and you have shown yourself to be fierce and brave. You will be the mentor of [ Apprentice's name], and I expect you to pass on all you know to [ Apprentice's name]."

The mentor touches noses with the Apprentice, and the Clan greets the new Apprentice by calling out their name in a chant. The Apprentice will usually greet their family, or go see to their mentor, who congratulate them.