Spiritual birth: what do you need to know about child baptism?translated
The baptism of a child is an important stage in the life of a family. Parents face many questions: at what age is it better to baptize a child, who can be chosen as godparents? The head of the department of religious education and catechesis of the Simbirsk diocese, the rector of the Kiro-John Church of Ulyanovsk, Priest Andrei Kiryushkin, explained the nuances of preparing for the sacrament and urged not to believe in superstitions.
Priest Andrey Kiryushkin
— Father Andrey, people who rarely come to church often become godparents. Please tell me what responsibilities are assigned to a godfather?
- So, unfortunately, it has become the custom that people choose to be godparents not someone particularly pious and churchgoer, but more often due to circumstances, family ties or friendship, a certain person who, if not far from church life, then has a vague idea of what degree of spiritual responsibility falls on him.
Responsibility lies not only in holding the baby in your arms during the sacrament, but also after Baptism in taking part in his life. In particular, godparents are obliged to regularly pray for their godson, and as the child grows up, teach him to communicate with God, thank Him and ask for help.…
