Baptism is one of the Christian sacraments. The decision to baptize a child is made by the parents or guardians. There is a procedure for the ceremony that must be followed.
To baptize a baby, you will need a baptismal shirt, a large towel or diaper, a cross and an icon with the name of the saint. A towel is needed to wipe the baby off after the hot tub, as small children are completely immersed in the water. For older children, a towel is needed to dry the head, which is wetted during baptism.
You can buy a cross just before the baptism. In any church or temple there are church shops, where a wide selection of crosses, candles, icons and other items necessary for the baptism of a child are offered. As a rule, the cross is chosen by the godparents, and in the process of baptism it is consecrated and put on the baby's neck. It is recommended to hang the cross on a string, as the chain can injure the delicate skin of the baby.
Of course, there is no point in holding a ceremony without faith and repentance. Thus, for the baptism of children, parents and recipients (godparents) must be not only baptized, but also believers. Godparents are people you can completely trust. As a rule, they become guardians in the event of the death of their parents. Most often, they are family friends, relatives, and good acquaintances. For a girl, a woman is enough, and for a boy - a man.
Church candles for baptism are purchased specially, as they are placed along the edges of the font. Also, during the ceremony, parents and godparents hold a candle in their hands.
It is very good if parents and godparents prepare for baptism and read some prayers. This will make you feel more comfortable, since many people refuse to take part in the process due to church illiteracy, she does not know how to behave in church. The most common prayers for study are Our Father, Virgin Mary, and Creed.
