The godparent's traditionally purchase the baby clothing for a Christening or Baptism. Nowadays that tradition has fallen by the wayside quite considerably with the grandparents picking up that role.
Common courtesy dictates that you should go to the baptism and then go to the reception. The reception is, in a sense, a 'reward' for being present at the baptism.
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I have to say that I am not an expert, but I do have my opinion. I think that baptism should happen later(instead of infant baptism) because that is when they actually know what the correct choice is.
Infant baptism is practiced in churches, as they say that nobody should be lost.
There is no worst time for baptism, but it should occur as soon as the person is ready.
Only when referring to the religious sacrament or rite: "Sacrament of Holy Baptism". In referring to the event (e.g. "my child's baptism), it is not.
Christening your child is not a rite of passage , buy simply the smartest thing you could ever do in your life. Christening a child is the same as baptism in adolescents and adults. You are simply giving back to God the life that He gave you. As for the parents, your child's life lays in the hands of God whether you are a believer or not; until the age of right and wrong (which varies from child to child). But as the parent you show yourcommitment to God Almighty (the one and only) by telling Him that you give back the gift He gave you (knowing that He accepts). It simply put is showing God that you choose to raise your child the way they should go (which is after the Father) and praying all the while that they don't stray when they are older.
Baptism should occur only when the party to be baptised is old and wise enough to make an informed decision on whether or not to consent.
It should have the seal of the church stamped onto it; the same church of the baptism record
Traditionally Cranberry Sauce or Cranberry Jelly should be served with turkey.
Generally speaking, no one should ever be denied baptism in an Orthodox Church, as baptism is necessary for salvation.