Christening candles decorated in relief

Christening candles decorated in relief | To buy online

• Baptism candles with relief decoration.
• 40cm long.
• 3cm diameter.
• Candles made of wax.
• Presented in individual boxes.
• Also for sale Christening candles decorated with stickers.

Baptism candle decoration

The Baptism candle is decorated with relief elements representative of the first Sacrament that Christians receive.

• The cross of Christ

The upper part of the composition that decorates the Baptism Candle is a Cross. Symbol of Our Savior Jesus Christ. Baptism is the door to Jesus, to Holy Mother Church and to the other Sacraments.

• Hand with Baptism shell pouring baptismal water

Water is a central element within the ritual of Baptism. In fact, the very word Baptism reflects the central importance of water within this Sacrament. The word baptize comes from the Greek (baptizein) and its meaning is "immerse, introduce into water".

During Baptism, the catechumen, the boy or girl who receives Baptism, through immersion in water, comes out renewed, is a new being.

The baptismal shell, or Baptism shell, is shaped like a scallop shell. Traditionally, the shells of these bivalve molluscs were used to pour baptismal water on boys and girls who received the Sacrament of Baptism.

• the baptismal font

The baptismal font is the third element that completes the relief decoration of the Christening candle. The font is decorated with an image of a lamb with a halo on its head. The lamb is another symbol that represents Jesus, the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world.

The candle or baptismal candle, symbol of the Light of Christ

The baptismal candle or candle for a boy or a girl is the representation of the Light of Christ in the world, of the resurrection and of the forgiveness of sins. The parents or the godfather are in charge of buying the candle for the Baptism. They are also in charge of lighting the baptismal candle at the moment the priest asks them to.

The baptismal candle is lit with the flame of the Paschal Candle, a fire that represents the Resurrection of Jesus. Lighting the Christening candle materializes the light of Jesus on the boy or girl. The light of Jesus will illuminate the boy or girl throughout their lives with the hope that the Catholic Faith will guide them.

In addition to the light of Jesus, the baptismal candle or candle also represents the light of the boy or girl . The new member of the Church must find his own light with the help of Christ and the Virgin Mary. The boy or girl must find their own path guided by the love of Christ.

Third, the candle lit during Baptism is also a reminder to parents and godparents. The lit baptismal candle serves as a wake-up call to those responsible for the child. You must be vigilant and support the new member of the Catholic Church find their way in the Faith.

Candle for Christening ideal to give to a boy or girl.