10 - Contemporary Rite of Baptism & Confirmation

Absolution of the Woman

• Only for an already-Orthodox mother who just gave birth
• Special Topic: 40 and 80 Days

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