Christening kits for a boy: what is included, how to choose and who buys

2024 Author: Priscilla Miln | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-16 00:21

Baptizing a boy is the beginning of his pure spiritual life. The parents of the child should approach the fulfillment of this important sacrament with all responsibility and seriousness. Before performing the rite of baptism, it is important to think through all the subtleties of baptismal sets for a boy, stock up on the necessary attributes and choose the most worthy godparents.

How parents prepare for the ceremony

Some time before the child is baptized, godparents and relatives talk with the priest. Well, if before the christening they all confess and take communion. It is also advisable to fast three days before the event. The father will tell the mother of the child about a special prayer read for children. After going through the sacrament of baptism, the parents repeat the rite of communion, but now they do it together with their son. Godparents can also go through communion and confession.

Who can be the baby's godparents

To fulfill such an important anda high spiritual mission, you need to choose godparents from the circle of relatives or friends of the child's parents. Usually they are people a few years younger than their parents or the same age as them. The people chosen for the role of godparents will play the role of spiritual mentors in the boy's life. They will also pray for the welfare of their godchild. Asking to be godparents is always considered a very pleasant duty and very honorable. To refuse it is an unforgivable insult to both the parents themselves and the child. Therefore, when you are asked to become the spiritual parent of a baby, gladly agree. This means that you are trusted and offered to intermarry in this way.

With the purchase of a set for the baptism of a boy, do not rush. You should be well prepared so as not to make any mistake. The fact is that church canons prescribe certain rules in accordance with which you should buy clothes and other accessories.

What's included in a boy's christening kit

Stores and church shops now offer a wide selection of baby christening kits. These kits are not very different from each other. The most basic difference in baptismal accessories is the quality and property of materials, shades of embroidered and other decorations.

Baby christening sets for boys in most cases consist of the following items:

• loose shirt;
• diapers;
• christening cap;
• booties;
• cross pectoral;
• towels.

Christening kit for a boy should be chosen from natural materials. It can be linen or cotton fabric without bright patterns and patterns. Although embroidery is acceptable, it must correspond to Slavic motifs. The main thing is to maintain balance and not overdo it with the decor. Of course, these clothes are exclusively festive, but everything needs a measure. Well, you need to examine the seams of the baptismal set for the boy. There should be no rough irritating and hard elements on clothes and booties. Extra buttons, fasteners and knots should also be absent. The simple cut of the christening gown will allow the godparents to quickly undress and dress the baby during the sacrament, and the child himself will experience less stress. The shirt must be white - a symbol of an innocent, pure and open soul.

Baptismal clothing items can be purchased separately, and only then folded into a baptismal set.

Try to buy a larger than average size towel. You will be pleased with your foresight when the child is dipped into the font three times.

Who pays for the celebration

In the process of preparing for the ceremony, many parents are wondering about purchasing a baptismal kit. They are also worried about who buys a baptismal set for a boy's christening.

There is no definite answer and probably cannot be. The fact is that parents themselves can buy clothes if they do not want to burden future godparents with this task. But most often godparents try to buy clothes and a cross.

The boy's parents can choose a temple forrite. The church is worth visiting in advance and discussing with the clergyman all the subtleties associated with the ceremony. It is also worth knowing the size of the donation in advance.

Which cross to buy

Pectoral cross - the most important attribute in the rite of baptism. It can be silver, gold or regular. The main condition for buying it is that the cross should not have sharp corners. According to Orthodox canons, the pectoral cross should be with smooth lines.

If the godparents are financially well enough, it is not forbidden for them to buy a gold or silver pendant. A cross bought in a store must be consecrated some time before the child's baptism. If you purchased this item from a church shop, then it is already consecrated and ready for its mission.

The future godfather buys a pectoral cross for a boy.

Chain or ribbon

The question of what the cross will be attached to should also be taken seriously. Small children, as a rule, put on a cross on a ribbon or ribbon. This will prevent dangerous moments that may lie in wait for a small child when wearing the chain.

Of course, if the godparents gave a cross and a chain, it would be better to remove the chain first. When the boy grows up, he will have her for his use.

This is my favorite name

Consider using a name baptismal kit for a boy at baptism. This is a standard set of things with the name of your child, decorated according to Orthodox canons. Kitwill remain after baptism as a keepsake.

Variations of things in baptismal sets for a boy

• When choosing a towel for a baptismal set, do not be afraid if it has a hood or lace. Often it may have Orthodox embroidered designs. These minor improvements are not prohibited by the church.
• The shirt in some baptismal sets for a boy can be replaced by a jumpsuit or a suit consisting of pants and a shirt. The shirt is sometimes open or can be worn over the baby's head.
• The diaper can be either thin or terry. It is better to take the set in which she will have a good absorbent layer. Embellishment with embroidery, ruffles and lace is allowed.

During the sacrament, little boys should not necessarily be dressed in a cap. In some cases, the priests are very categorical in this matter and may completely ban the cap.

Christening Treat

Some godparents and parents of the baby, wishing to celebrate the baptism, in addition to the baptismal set for the boy, also pay for the cake. An original and beautiful dessert on the day of such a joyful event will always come in handy.

A cake for a boy is usually made in blue tones, for decoration they use figures of angels and symbols associated with this day, or inscriptions corresponding to a solemn event.