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- 6.1 Holy Baptism with water
- 6.1.1 Holy Baptism with water: Prerequisites
- 6.1.2 Holy Baptism with water: Preparation
- 6.1.3 Holy Baptism with water: Sequence and wording
- 6.1.4 Conditional baptism
- 6.1.5 Baptisms in emergency situations
- 6.2 Adoption into the congregation
- 6.2.1 Adoption: Prerequisites
- 6.2.2 Adoption: Preparation
- 6.2.3 Adoption: Sequence and wording
- 6.3 Holy Sealing
- 6.3.1 Holy Sealing: Prerequisites
- 6.3.2 Holy Sealing: Preparation
- 6.3.3 Holy Sealing: Sequence and wording
- 6.4 Holy Communion
- 6.5 Confirmation
- 6.5.1 Confirmation: Prerequisites
- 6.5.2 Confirmation: Preparation
- 6.5.3 Confirmation: Sequence and wording
- 6.6 Engagement
- 6.7 Blessings on wedding anniversaries
- 6.7.1 Wedding anniversaries: Sequence and wording
- 6.8 Acts of blessing performed outside of the divine service
6.2.1 Adoption: Prerequisites
Christians of the age of religious majority can be adopted if they have been properly baptised in another church. The prerequisite for adoption is regular attendance of the divine services, as well as the belief and profession that
- Jesus Christ will return to take home His bride.
- the Holy Spirit is at work in the divine services,
- the apostolate has been sent to prepare the bridal congregation for the return of Christ, and
- the gift of the Holy Spirit is received through Holy Sealing.
Before the adoption of children, it is necessary to secure the written consent of their parents or legal guardians.