Orthodox Church has seven sacraments, one of which - an epiphany.Man thrice immersed in water with reference to the Father, Son and Holy Spirit, revive for eternal life.As the Scripture, not born of the Spirit and water to enter the Kingdom of God can not.In the Gospel (Mk. 16, 16) Christ said that people are unbelievers will not be saved and will be condemned.It opens the way to the Kingdom of baptism.
how to prepare for such an important event?Christen whether children in the post?What is the composition of the products should be on the table during the celebration of the christening?The answers to a number of primary issues you will find in this article.
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question, of course, the burning.Christen whether children in the post?Or is it this time - designed for spiritual purification?Oddly enough, there are differences even among ministers.Representatives of Penza and Kuznetsk dioceses (Penza region, Issa) say, for example, that under the Charter of the Orthodox Church, the Sacrament of Baptism in the post must not be performed.According to them, this time to be used to prepare for the ceremony.DC conducted catechetical conversation for those who decided to accept the Christian faith, read special prayers.
However, most of the clergy with this approach disagree, arguing that baptism, like the funeral, held on any day.Who was right after all?Let's face it.
little history
Originally baptism was performed on people older.Preceded by the sacrament of penance and communion.Babies were baptized began later, after the formation of Christian families.Detailed trace the history of baptism is impossible, however, historians do know that the Council of Carthage (III century) were serious disputes regarding infant baptism.Some pointed to the need to come to God on their own, while others said that, unfortunately, not every child surviving to adulthood and therefore worry about saving the soul it must be soon after birth.As a result, infant baptism was allowed.Today it is allowed by all Orthodox.
Baptism baby during Lent allowed
Of course, there are some nuances.Sacrament of Baptism is better to go at the age when a person is aware of, understands what is happening.For adults, the post is really serious training when cleared not only the body but also the soul.Every Christian must first be, and to confess and receive communion.And if a man a grave sin, because of which he is excommunicated, then no rite will not be able to remove it.There should be sincere repentance.And the post just gives you time to make a voluntary, well-considered solutions.
baby is born "pure" (sinless) and therefore requires no repentance, no fasting.That's why the question of parents' Christen whether children in the post? "The officers answered," Yes! ยป
The sacrament is performed on any given day.Moreover, many are trying to baptize their child, if not in the first few months, then at least in the first year of life.Historically.First, before the infant mortality rate was much higher, so parents have tried to advance to "open the gates" of the kingdom of heaven for the baby.On the other hand, gave the Sacrament of God's power - grace.Often parents and hoped that after the baptism of the sick child will recover.All these convictions handed down to us through generations.Baptism Lent has the same effect as any other day.However, this issue is discussed in advance with the spiritual person, the carrier service.Unfortunately, during Lent in some churches baptized only on Saturdays and Sundays.Most likely, this is due to a rather lengthy devotions and very small gaps between them.On Sundays service is much shorter, so others require priests can be given longer time.
now begs the question ...
Is all baptized infants do not yet have self-belief?
and doubts are understandable.But do parents brought their baby to the Temple, have no faith?Did they (along with godparents) will not vaccinate her from an early age?Of course, they have.Because baptized nesmyshlenogo another kid of his own faith.Here, parents and godparents must understand that this Sacrament lays a dual responsibility on them (and for myself, and for the child).
not necessary unless absolutely necessary, and to postpone the baptism.Depriving a child of the great sacrament unnecessarily for the sake of the circumstances it would be wrong.Baptize the baby can be like forty days and after.
How to prepare for the sacrament?
sure to go to the beginning of the catechetical conversation.Spend her ministers of the house.This conversation will tell you what is the sacrament and how to prepare for it.It is impossible to accept baptism as a kind of necessary and fashionable ritual.Nor should we assume that the Sacrament will protect the baby from the troubles and diseases.Baptism only open the way to the Kingdom of God, and the rest depends on the parents and successors.The number of interviews in various churches may differ.Their meaning is to explain the essence of the Sacraments, and the foundations of the Orthodox faith.
Catechetical conversation - not innovation.They began to take place in the 2nd century BC.e., and lasted 40 days.Moreover, the future of the Christian sacrament of the time preparing to take several months or even years.Who usually spend a couple of lessons, although some churches may be more.Catechetical conversation - a mandatory procedure.Pass it should be, regardless of whether the children are baptized in the office, or at any other time.
What products should be on the table?
Baptism - really a holiday, usually accompanied by a richly laid table.But what if the planned baptism in the post?The main thing - to understand that this is not the occasion for a feast, and really happy event.However, when parents dine with the guests after the ceremony, sin will not be.But only meatless dishes (they can also be delicious to cook).Moreover, even in Lent the church charter permitted the use of wine (of course, in very small quantities).Booze is always a sin.
