Baptism is one of the most important events in a child's life. It is necessary to prepare for it in advance, because there are quite strict rules for this sacrament in the church. It is necessary to clarify all the features of this ritual in the very church in which you are going to baptize the child.
Necessary
- - baptismal set;
- - Crimea;
- - cross;
Instructions
Step 1
First of all, you need to choose godparents. They will be the main characters during the christening. These people should be chosen on the basis of not friendly and kindred motives. It is important to understand that godparents should become spiritual mentors for your child, explain the basic tenets of Christianity and become a support in entering the faith. Therefore, when choosing godparents, one must rely on how moral and Orthodox a person is, and also whether he can become a personal example for the baby.
Step 2
Godparents must learn the Creed prayer. It is read during the baptismal ritual. It is advisable to confess and receive communion in church. Now in many churches, godparents can take a short training course, where they will be reminded of the basic church dogmas and introduced to the scriptures and the responsibilities that they will acquire. These people should engage in spiritual education of the child, take him to church, and be responsible for his actions. It is believed that if something happens to the parents of the baby, the godparents should take upon themselves all the worries about his future life.
Step 3
For the ritual of baptism itself, the child needs to buy baptismal clothes, it must be white, a slight border with embroidery is allowed. It is imperative to purchase a towel with which you will dry the child after he is dipped in the baptismal font. This towel is called "krymzha", it must be left in the church. The baptismal costume will have to be separated from the rest of the clothing, since it can no longer be worn. Usually the godmother buys clothes and Crimea. The purchase of a cross with a chain and the payment for the christening is undertaken by the godfather. The amount of payment, or rather the donation, is determined by the specific church. However, all purchases and costs must be agreed in advance, because godparents may not know these traditions or not be able to make such acquisitions.
