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In the middle ages it was against the law to delay a christening of a child longer than absolutely necessary. The Norwegian law of 1687 states that the christening of a child must take place within 8 days of the birth. This law was abolished in 1771, but still in the 1800's children were usually christened 1 to 3 days after the birth. Since the general belief was that christening was necessary to obtain salvation, the clergy of the church early on gave permission to others to perform christenings. During the middle ages education was given on how a person was to perform the christening. Flexibility was given as to where a child should be christened, especially from year 1000 and later. The ideal place was the parish church, but in case of an emergancy it could be performed anywhere. | In the middle ages it was against the law to delay a christening of a child longer than absolutely necessary. The Norwegian law of 1687 states that the christening of a child must take place within 8 days of the birth. This law was abolished in 1771, but still in the 1800's children were usually christened 1 to 3 days after the birth. Since the general belief was that christening was necessary to obtain salvation, the clergy of the church early on gave permission to others to perform christenings. During the middle ages education was given on how a person was to perform the christening. Flexibility was given as to where a child should be christened, especially from year 1000 and later. The ideal place was the parish church, but in case of an emergancy it could be performed anywhere. | ||
To learn more about how soon after birth a child was to be christened [[How soon after birth should a child be christened in Norway?|click here]]. | To learn more about how soon after birth a child was to be christened [[How soon after birth should a child be christened in Norway?|click here]]. | ||
=== Confirmation (Konfirmasjon) === | |||
Although a person's first communion was important, before 1736 little formal religious instruction was given regarding it. However, in that year the Lutheran state church required that young people be instructed in catechism and pass a test before taking the first communion. This test and the first communion was called confirmation. No one was permitted to marry in the Lutheran church unless they had been confirmed. | |||
Confirmation usually took place when a young person was between the ages of 14 to 20 years old. The candidate was usually nearer 19 years of age in the period close to 1736 and 14 to 16 years of age later. | |||
'''Pre-1815 confirmation records:''' | |||
*first and last name | |||
*age | |||
*place of residence | |||
'''After 1814 confirmation records''': | |||
*first and last name | |||
*name of the head of household where the youth lived | |||
*age | |||
*birth and/or baptism date | |||
*place of residence and birth were recorded | |||
*notes on behavior and knowledge were given | |||
After 1830's the parents names were also listed | |||
See [[Norway: Confirmation (Konfirmasjon)|Confirmation (Konfirmasjon)]] for more information. | |||
=== Marriages (Viede, Vigde, Copulerede) === | === Marriages (Viede, Vigde, Copulerede) === | ||