Church Sacrament: how the baptism of children should be performed

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 during the baptism, a person's death occurs for his sinful life and a revival for eternal life, pure. About this and talk.

Many new parents are thinking aboutbaptism of his child immediately 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 explain everything step by step.

How should the child's baptism be performed?

The rules according to which this is God'sThe Sacrament has long been defined. 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, it is necessary to find the godparentsfor 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. Later they will pray for their young godchildren, tell them about the Lord, about the Church. If the search for future godparents did not succeed, the rite of the baptism of children can occur without them. In any case, Father should not refuse you.

Secondly, you can immediately baptize an infantchildbirth. But in this case the mother will not be able to be present in the temple, because 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 whichthe 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 right in the temple (usually by future godparents). 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 thisThe Church Sacrament is the first holy holiday for a 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 becomes a 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 a particular sin.