Church Sacrament: how the baptism of children should take place

The rite of children's baptism is a church sacrament, through which every child of believing parents must pass. This, of course, is the most important rite in the life of every Orthodox Christian. It is believed that at the time of baptism, a person dies for his sinful life and a revival for eternal life, pure. About this and talk.

Many newly-minted parents think about the baptism of their child right after birth. But how to organize everything correctly? Dear fathers and mothers, know that the rite of the baptism of children is a special Sacrament, to which one must prepare in a certain way. How? Now we will tell you all about it step by step.

How should the child's baptismal ceremony take place?

The rules according to which this Divine Mystery occurs is already long established. The main thing is to have a sincere desire. If you, for example, do not really want to baptize your child in infancy, it is not necessary. Wait. Your parental instinct will tell you at what age you need to do it. So, how is the rite of the child's baptism?

First, you need to find godparents for your baby. It must be believing people. If there is no possibility to find two, then the rite of baptism allows only one godfather: for the girl - for the woman, for the boy - for the man. Godparents should know by heart the Symbol of Faith. In the future they will pray for their young godchildren, tell them about the Lord, about the Church. If the search for future godparents were unsuccessful, the rite of the baptism of children can occur without them. In any case, Father should not refuse you in this.

Secondly, you can baptize an infant immediately after childbirth. But in this case the mother will not be able to be present in the temple, since she is considered unclean for the Lord for 40 days. If she still wants to be present at the baptism of her child, then it is necessary to wait 40 days, after which the priest must read a special prayer over her.

Thirdly, you need to take care of things in which the child will be in the temple. The fact is that the baptism of children requires that they wear white christening shirts (always new). They can be purchased directly in the temple (usually the future godparents do it). What for it is necessary? Old clothes symbolize sins that need to be washed away, presenting themselves before the eyes of the Lord in everything new, pure, white ... The baptismal shirts are kept throughout the life of the child.

Fourthly, it should be understood that the given sacrament is the first holy holiday for the child. That's why you need to knowingly prepare, taking care of how to celebrate this event. At home you need to cover a festive table and invite the closest and loyal to you people. Note, this is not an adult holiday, so we can not talk about any alcoholic beverages.

Who is the child after the Sacrament of Baptism?

He becomes a new Christian. He receives a Christian adage (name), acquires a heavenly protector and intercessor who can ask God to show mercy to his ward, forgive him for this or that sin.