Symbols Used in Baptism and Wedding

• Baptism - the sacrament that makes us the children of God.
• Christening - the religious ceremony of baptizing and naming a child.
• Christian - a person who believes in Jesus and acknowledges His divinity.
• Conversion (Metanoia) - a change of heart for the better.
• Water - a sign of being cleansed and purified from our sinfulness.
• White Cloth - a symbol of new life in Christ as a child of God sharing in His Divine life.
• Fire - stands for the Risen Christ, the true light of our life.
• Oil of Chrism - perfumed oil, a sign of being anointed by God and the person's participation in Jesus' mission.
• Symbols in the Rite of Baptism:

  1. Water
  2. Chrism Oil
  3. Candle
  4. White Garment
• Symbols and Meanings Used in the Wedding:

  1. Coins/Arrhae
  2. Veil
  3. Cord
  4. Ring
• Coins/Arrhae - symbolize their mutual prosperity.
• Veil - signifies that they are dressed for the world as one.
• Cord - symbolizes everlasting fidelity and signifies that they walk the world as equals.
• Ring - symbolizes God's unending love, just as the shape of the ring which has no beginning and no end.