The baptism of a child - what do you need to know about your mother?

The birth of a baby in the family is prepared not only by future parents, but also by other relatives. This is a huge event, which the family and close people are waiting with impatience. After the baby and mom come home from the hospital, parents begin to think about carrying out the rite of baptism. This ceremony is prepared responsibly. Usually mothers try to find out in advance what to know about the child's baptism.

Preparation for the ceremony - information for the mother

Many questions arise in connection with when to conduct a rite. There are no clear rules on this matter. It is allowed to baptize a newborn from the 8th day of his life. But my mother needs to remember that she can not go to church for 40 days after giving birth. If the sacrament is held during this period, then the woman will not be able to take part. Also, one should not enter the temple during menstruation and this must also be taken into account.

Also important is the question of choosing the godparents. They should become close people who are ready to take part in the upbringing of the baby. Mom girls need to know that for baptism babes are enough only godmother. At the same time, the boy's parents can only confine themselves to choosing the godfather. But also for this role you can invite a few people. However, it should be remembered that there are certain limitations in the choice of godparents. They can not be:

• husband and wife;
• children (the godmother must be at least 13 years old, and the father - 15);
• parents can not become godchildren of their own child;
• not Orthodox, not baptized.

Otherwise, the choice is not limited. You can invite close friends or other relatives to this important role. The main thing is that people should be aware of the responsibility assigned to them.

Also, mother should consider what to put on the child's baptism. On the occasion every woman wants to look smart. But it must be borne in mind that there are some rules for visiting the church that need to be respected. Mummy should be dressed in a skirt below the knees, clothes should cover their hands. You can not forget about the headscarf and the fact that there should be a cross on the neck. Do not make a bright make-up. And also it is better to give up shoes with heels, because the ceremony lasts long enough, and my mother can get tired during this time. The right decision will be to give preference to comfortable shoes.

At will, a woman can organize a celebration of this event, set the table and invite guests. Such a tradition has existed for a long time, but to observe it or not, parents decide.

Carrying out a ritual - what does your mother do during baptism?

Some women are frightened by their ignorance of traditions. They worry that they will be confused in the temple, because they do not know what to do. But do not be afraid of this. Before the performance of the sacrament, the ministers of the church will tell in detail about how everything will happen. And during the rite, in which case, too, will prompt.

But the role of mother during baptism is not so great. Already in the end, the priest reads the prayer of his mother. It can be individual if the christenings are held separately for one child. If several babies are baptized at the same time, then several mothers are read to the prayer at once. After reading it, women should make a three-dimensional earthly bow. For this, we must first cross ourselves. Then you need to kneel and tilt your head. Then you need to get up and do it twice more. But not in all churches are required to make such a nod. After this, we must take the baby from the hands of the priest. That's all that mother does on baptism. In some churches, a woman may be in a room where the sacrament is held. In others, it may be asked to go out and call at the end. About these features must be warned.