# 05 - Contemporary Rite of Baptism & Confirmation

##### Absolution of the Woman

- Only for an already-Orthodox mother who just gave birth

##### Preparation

- Baptismal font and its symbolism
- Water, oil, materials used in the rite
- Role of the priest, parents, godparents/sponsors
- Preparation of the child and family

##### Sanctification of the Water

- Object: Water
- Materials: Simple Oil, Oil of Gladness, Holy Myron

##### Renunciation of Satan & Declaration of Faith

- Object: Baptisee
- Materials: Sanctified Water, Oils...

##### Baptism

##### Holy Myron

- Brief History of Holy Myron Oil

##### Crowning

##### Commandment

##### Procession

##### Loosing the Girdle