Christening a child is a responsible step. Parents should not only be sure that the baby needs it, but also choose the right godparents. After all, according to the purpose of the godparents, the upbringing of the child in faith and piety depends on this.
About the godfather
While women are more likely to be more responsible about such an event as baptism, then men can let some details and moments take their course. This is not worth doing, because every godfather must remember that for his deeds he will ultimately be responsible before God. Therefore, the godfather must first learn his duties well in order to know what to do in a given situation.
Preparation
Godparents should remember that if they were offered such a responsible role, they cannot refuse, this is considered a bad sign. Having agreed to their new status as godparents, they mustfind out what they will need to do or not do, wanting to prepare for the ceremony. So, a few days before the baptism of the baby, the godparents must fast, not live sexually. It is also worth remembering that atheists, as well as married people, cannot be godparents. What should the godmother and the godfather understand? The duties entrusted to them must be strictly carried out, whether they like it or not. Previously, the child had only one godfather, of the same sex as him, but today this has changed a little, but the godparent who is the same gender as the baby is considered the main one. It is also worth remembering that the godparents must bear all the expenses for preparing the ceremony. A man buys a cross, and also pays for the services of the church (photographer), a woman buys a baptismal shirt and a towel - kryzhma. Also, the godmother should prepare treats for the guests who came to congratulate the child on such an important day as baptism.
Ceremony
Godmother should remember that you can't put on make-up for the christening ceremony, that is, use any cosmetics. Any decorations are also not welcome, but you can and even need to put on your pectoral cross. The duties of a godfather at baptism do not imply anything difficult. You just need to hold the baby and do everything that the father says. It is also better to first learn the “Symbol of Faith” prayer, it will need to be said during the baptism ceremony. The duties of the godmother during the ceremony are the same.
Life
It is worth recalling once again that the main godfather for a child is the person who is of the same sex with him. If a boy was baptized, the godfather should clearly understand his duties. After all, it is he who will have to tell the baby who God is, what faith the child is and how to behave correctly during various church rites. Knowing the duties of a godfather, a man must lead an honest, pious life, because the child will also look up to him, look at his behavior. It is a misconception that godparents should only give gifts to the baby for numerous holidays, but this is not enough. It is the godmother and the godfather, whose duties are the spiritual upbringing of the child, who are responsible for what kind of person the child will become, how he will settle down in society in the future.
