You have a baby.That in the future his fate was under the care of a guardian angel, a baby should be baptized.Of course, this ceremony is carried out, not all, but only those who adhere to the canons of Christianity, but such people in our country the most.
What is needed for infant baptism?The very ritual made priest in the Church.Baptism of boys is a little different from the baptism of girls.The fact that, according to the canons of the church, the babies can not make the altar - it is a forbidden place for them.Because, after washing and anointing, the girls immediately baptized shall be applied to the icons, while the boys bring to the altar for the churched.The rest of the rite and the rules are the same for all babies.
First, identify with the fact that baptism is necessary for the boy is to choose godparents.For a boy, special attention should be paid to the choice of his father.It is believed that the implementation of the rite of baptism need at least one godparent.And it must be the same sex as the godson or goddaughter.Because careful approach to the choice of the cross - let it be a loved one, and let him be a true believer, because that he will in the future become a conductor of your son in the Christian doctrine.
When the issue is settled with the godparents, to determine the date of baptism.Usually it is the fortieth day of the birth of a child, but if this day you have missed - no problem.Until the child reaches the age of seven can be baptized at any time.
Next, you need to baptize the boy - to select the name of the church.Of course, in most cases it will coincide with the civil child's name - most popular names have their patron saints in Christianity, but it so happens that the name of, for instance, Old Slavic, and at Christmastime is not like him.Seek the advice of a priest, he will pick the closest analogue of the secular name or talk about what would be the holy guardian angel your son, based on the date of his birth.
followed by pick up a set for the baptism of a boy.It involves a special baptismal clothes, pectoral cross and a towel-kryzhmu in which godparents novookreschennogo take baby out of the font.Clothes for baptism must be light shade.It symbolizes the cleansing of sins, festive moment of baptism.If baptismal clothes left by an older child, it can be inherited younger.It's a very good thing, because it is believed that this heritage in the future, helping children to be closer to each other.
required among that baptism is necessary for the boy enters pectoral cross.Traditionally it as baptismal towel, godparents buy as a gift to his godson.In our country it is customary to and chain, and a cross was made of gold, but Christianity itself does not set such limits.Moreover, it would be better if the cross for a newborn is made of lightweight material (wood or silver), and not hanging on a chain, and a soft drawstring to not rub the delicate skin of a young child.Such crosses can be purchased at the church benches.And godparents can agree that the gold cross and chain had grown up they will present to the ward on his birthday.
Well, most importantly the fact that baptism is necessary for a boy - is inspired by the spirit.In addition, it is necessary to respect the canons of the church and the understanding that this is obryad- protection for the baby from evil forces, disease and misery.Christening clothes and a towel is best stored on the memory - they are believed to also have the virtue of talismans.
