Matches in DBpedia 2014 for { ?s ?p The naming and blessing of a child in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is a non-saving ordinance, usually performed during sacrament meeting soon after a child's birth in fulfillment of the commandment in the Doctrine and Covenants: "Every member of the church of Christ having children is to bring them unto the elders before the church, who are to lay their hands upon them in the name of Jesus Christ, and bless them in his name." The purpose of the practice is twofold: to give a baby an official name and to provide an opportunity to give a blessing for the child's spiritual and physical welfare. This practice is usually only performed for infants, though older children may also receive the blessing, and older converts to the Church do not need a comparable blessing.To offer the blessing, worthy Melchizedek Priesthood holders, often including priesthood leaders, family members and close friends, gather in a circle and hold the child in their arms or place their hands on the child's head if he/she is a little older. One of them, often the child's father, performs the blessing. Typically, this consists of the following:Addressing Heavenly FatherStating the authority under which the blessing is givenGiving a nameAdding a blessing as directed by the inspiration of the Holy SpiritThe blessing is given under the authority of the Melchizedek Priesthood and is closed in the name of Jesus Christ.After the meeting is concluded, a certificate is provided that details the date of the blessing and who officiated; it is signed by the presiding officer of the ward or branch. A membership record is created for children who receive this blessing and they are counted, not as full members of the Church, but as "children of record." They remain on the Church rolls unless they reach adulthood without being baptized or a request for name removal is processed. They become confirmed members of the Church when they receive the ordinances of baptism and confirmation, normally soon after their eighth birthday.. }
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- Naming_and_blessing_of_children abstract "The naming and blessing of a child in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is a non-saving ordinance, usually performed during sacrament meeting soon after a child's birth in fulfillment of the commandment in the Doctrine and Covenants: "Every member of the church of Christ having children is to bring them unto the elders before the church, who are to lay their hands upon them in the name of Jesus Christ, and bless them in his name." The purpose of the practice is twofold: to give a baby an official name and to provide an opportunity to give a blessing for the child's spiritual and physical welfare. This practice is usually only performed for infants, though older children may also receive the blessing, and older converts to the Church do not need a comparable blessing.To offer the blessing, worthy Melchizedek Priesthood holders, often including priesthood leaders, family members and close friends, gather in a circle and hold the child in their arms or place their hands on the child's head if he/she is a little older. One of them, often the child's father, performs the blessing. Typically, this consists of the following:Addressing Heavenly FatherStating the authority under which the blessing is givenGiving a nameAdding a blessing as directed by the inspiration of the Holy SpiritThe blessing is given under the authority of the Melchizedek Priesthood and is closed in the name of Jesus Christ.After the meeting is concluded, a certificate is provided that details the date of the blessing and who officiated; it is signed by the presiding officer of the ward or branch. A membership record is created for children who receive this blessing and they are counted, not as full members of the Church, but as "children of record." They remain on the Church rolls unless they reach adulthood without being baptized or a request for name removal is processed. They become confirmed members of the Church when they receive the ordinances of baptism and confirmation, normally soon after their eighth birthday.".