Orthodox Church recommends that the baptism of a boy on the fortieth day of the birth.However, every parent can choose a date that is most convenient for them.For this important event should be well prepared, not only parents, but also the sign of the cross.Baptism is a little different from the boy's christening girl.For example, it is believed that the boy must be a godfather and godmother may be absent.In girls, the opposite is true.But it is obvious that the child would be better if he would have two spiritual mentor, who will be next to him, not only that day, but the rest of his life.How is the baptism of a boy and you need to do, we will tell you in this article.
Here are the key questions commonly asked by parents of a child:
1. Where to hold the baptism?If the parents have a favorite church, which they regularly visit, the baptism of a boy can hold it in her pre-agreed with the priest.If no such place, you can choose any spiritual institution, which you like best, and the priest which will cause you the greatest confidence and respect.To register for the baptism, please call the office of the church and learn the dates on which possible to conduct the ceremony.You can invite a kind of interview where you will be able to personally talk to the priest and ask him your questions.
2. Whom to choose godparents?Very often, these important roles invite their friends.But this is absolutely the wrong approach for such an event.Godmother of your baby should be the people who know a lot about spirituality and themselves regular churchgoers.After the procession will be a spiritual mentor for your child who is always able to help and suggest the correct way, and therefore people should be chosen sottvetstvovat this high calling.In addition, it is impossible to godparents mom and dad have been married couple or have been in an intimate relationship with each other.
3. That it is necessary for the baptism of a boy?Godmother gives the child the baptismal shirt and a towel, and godfather Dad - pectoral cross.All this must be bought in advance and pass the parents before baptism, so that nothing is forgotten.You may even be asked to bring gifts to the church: bread, sugar and other products.
4. How to prepare for the sacrament?Basic training will be borne by godparents.A week before the baptism, they need to confess and receive communion in the church.Three days before the event they need to abide by lax post and learn, or at least several times to read the Creed (prayer, "I believe").
5. How is the baptism of a boy?The main role played by the priest in the Sacrament and the godparents, who follow all the priests.Check the temperature of the water in the font, and the priest begins the ceremony.Depending on whether you chose individual or baptism, it takes half an hour to one and a half hours.
Now your child has found a guardian angel and godparents who will always be there.God bless you!
