How the christenings of a child or an adult pass, the details of the rite of baptism
Baptism is also called the second birth. During it God's grace condescends, the person is ranked in the ranks of the church. The baptismal procedure is customary on the 8th or 40th day after birth. However, it's okay to baptize your child later for several months or even years of . How are the christenings of a boy or a girl going, is there a difference and what kind of things will be needed?
What things are needed for the baptism rite
Parents and godparents need to purchase the following attributes in advance:
- First of all, the task of the godmother is to buy a baptismal shirt. You can buy it in the temple or children's store, and the usual clothes are white. For girls, you also need a cap.
- White diaper or towel for wrapping the baby after the font.
- Godbird buys a cross, preferably silver, as this metal protects against the evil eye. You can buy it in a church or a shop, but then do not forget to pre-consecrate it.
- Icon of the saint, after whom the child will be named according to the canons of the church.
Also on the rite itself you will need documents: yours and the child. If the baby is small, then take a swaddling blanket, diapers, nipples and food. You will need money, somewhere the amount is fixed, and somewhere is your donation to the church. Also do not forget the sachet to put a cut off hair and, of course, a camera and a video camera.
How to choose godparents
Godparents are spiritual mentors of the baby. More recently, the cross should have been two, and now one is allowed. So do not worry if you can not choose two people from your environment who would be entrusted with such an honorable mission. The main thing is that there should be a godfather who is close to you, who will definitely participate in your child's life, and who you fully trust.
When choosing godparents, be aware that:
- They must be of the same faith that your child will accept.
- Godparents should not be married to each other.
- No parents can be godparents.
- The godfathers should be close people who will take part in the life of the baby.
- There are age restrictions: for a godmother - no younger than 13, for a father - no younger than 15 years.
How to pass the christening
Before you decide to baptize your child, you need to find out how the child's christening happens. Before the rite of baptism, come to church before the appointed time, this will help you get used to the situation and tune in to the right way. Then the godparents take the child, wrapped in a white diaper or blanket, and the girl is carrying the godfather, and the boy is the godmother.
In the process of the rite, the godparents hold the child in their arms, stand at the font and repeat the words and prayers for the clergyman.
Together with the baptism, an anointing ceremony is performed: the baby priest crosses the forehead, hands, legs, chest, praying crosswise. Then the child is taken by the godparent, wrapped in a blanket, and the priest puts on a cross. Afterwards, the godfather puts on his christening shirt.
Afterwards the priest crosses the hair strands, which symbolizes obedience and sacrifice to the Lord. At the end of the child thrice around the font, and he becomes a new member of the church.
After the ritual, parents and guests go to the child's home and celebrate the day of christening. At the festive table must certainly be sweets and pastries.
Adults' christenings are, as a rule, in a more conscious environment and the requirements are already much stricter. Before the ceremony, a three-day fast is maintained, it will be necessary to learn prayers, to purchase light clothes and a cross. However, the meaning of the sacred mystery does not change and at any age a person can decide when he wants to become closer to the Lord.