Holy Baptism
Order of the Service
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Naming of the child (if an infant)
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This is normally done on the eighth day after birth. If
necessary, it may be done immediately before the exorcism
service.
Making of a catechumen and exorcisms
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The person(s) who desire illumination and the sponsors
stand at the entrance to the church, facing east.
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Prayer for those who wish to be illumined.
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Four exorcism prayers.
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Questioning of those who wish to be illumined, with the
renouncing of Satan and the reciting of the Symbol of Faith
(three times)
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Prayer for the professed catechumens.
Baptism and Chrismation Service
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Censing of the font occurs immediately before the service.
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Blessing - Á-°Blessed is the Kingdom...Á-?
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Great Litany with prayers for the blessing of the water and
the person(s) who desire illumination.
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Prayers and blessing of the baptismal water.
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Prayers and blessing of the oil of anointing (oil of gladness).
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Anointing with the oil of gladness.
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Face
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Breast
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Upper back