Christening of Prince Christian: January 21, 2006 - Page 6

purple_platinum · #**101** 01-21-2006, 04:43 AM

the detail for upcoming ceremony from kronprinsparret.dk

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BAPTISM

Praise and prayer
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. By his great mercy he has given us a new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.

Let us pray:
We thank you, heavenly Father, that through your only-begotten Son you have given us holy baptism in which you make us your children and give us the Holy Spirit, with the forgiveness of sins and eternal life. We pray you, receive into your grace this child whom we bring before you. Make him a member of your church. Keep him in your fellowship on earth and in heaven.
Amen.

Readings
Our Lord Jesus Christ says, All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything that I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age.

The evangelist Mark writes,
People were bringing little children to Jesus in order that he might touch them; and the disciples spoke sternly to them. But when Jesus saw this, he was indignant and said to them, ‘Let the little children come to me; do not stop them; for it is to such as these that the kingdom of God belongs. Truly I tell you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God as a little child will never enter it.’ And he took them up in his arms, laid his hands on them, and blessed them.

Let us therefore help this child to receive his blessing by baptizing him in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.

Sign of the Cross
Receive the sign of the Holy Cross upon your brow and upon your heart as witness that you belong to the crucified Lord Jesus Christ.
What is the child’s name? – N.

The creed
N., do you renounce the devil and all his works and all his ways? – I do.
Do you believe in God, the Father almighty, Creator of heaven and earth? – I do.
Do you believe in Jesus Christ, his only-begotten Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried, descended into hell, rose again on the third day, ascended into heaven and sits at the right hand of God, the Father almighty, whence he will come again to judge the living and the dead? – I do.
Do you believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy Christian Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the eternal life? – I do.
Will you be baptized into this faith? – I will.
N., I baptize you in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
The almighty God, Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has now borne you again by water and the Holy Spirit, and has given you the remission of sin, may he strengthen you with his grace until eternal life. He preserve your going out and your coming in now and forever more. Amen.

The Lord’s prayer
Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come. Your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power and the glory are yours, now and forever.
Amen.
Peace be with you.

Address to the Godparents
Parents and godparents of this child, you are now witnesses that he is baptized in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Parents, you must bring up your child in the christian faith and pray for him that he may remain in Christ, even as he has been grafted unto him through baptism. And should the parents die before the child comes of age, then you, the godparents, as far as it is in your power, must see that he is brought up in the christian faith.
Peace be with you.

norwegianne · #**102** 01-21-2006, 04:43 AM

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Originally Posted by georgierose

I think the sponsors are a lovely choice, particularly having Crown Princess Mette-Marit and Mary's sister.

How long do you anticipate it will be until the name is divulged?

The actual ceremony won't start until eleven (in about 15-20 minutes) and from then on I have no idea.

purple_platinum · #**103** 01-21-2006, 04:48 AM

it's a great webcast and i'm glad i can watch it. if only i can understand danish.
Has Princess Alexandra, and the boys arrived?

Princess Elisabeth has arrived..

norwegianne · #**104** 01-21-2006, 04:49 AM

I thought Princess Elisabeth in the red gown and black hat looked smashingly put together.

Märtha Louise and Ari Behn arriving in church - Märtha in purple nuances.

**JessRulz** · #**105** 01-21-2006, 04:50 AM

Princess Martha Louise just arrived, she's wearing a purple outfit

norwegianne · #**106** 01-21-2006, 04:50 AM

Princess Alexandra, and children arriving together. Waving at the photographers, and the crowd. Felix doesn't look too happy in the wind.

**JessRulz** · #**107** 01-21-2006, 04:50 AM

Alexandra, Nikolai and Felix have also just arrived. The boys look so cute in their matching outfits !:)

purple_platinum · #**108** 01-21-2006, 04:52 AM

Nikolaos looks really handsome..

the royal car leaving amalienborg...

**JessRulz** · #**109** 01-21-2006, 04:53 AM

Where did Pricness Alexandra leave the boys? She's walking up the aisle alone

norwegianne · #**110** 01-21-2006, 04:54 AM

Alexandra being greeted with kisses by Alexandra of Berleburg, Nicolaos of Greece and Elisabeth of Denmark, clearly suggests that the divorce hasn't altered much in that manner.

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Originally Posted by JessRulz

Where did Pricness Alexandra leave the boys? She's walking up the aisle alone

The boys will be waiting for Prince Joachim, or the rest of the main royal family, and sit with them in church.