Baptism is a gift, especially in a divided world.In my new picture book, "The Gift of Baptism," the words and illustrations show the different facets of a genuinely moving ritual …
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Baptismal Covenant Printables
During the Easter season of 2020, when Christian formation could not take place onsite, I led an online intergenerational formation series for the parish I was serving on the …
Baptismal Promises Stations
For our Confirmation Retreat, I created a series of activities around the baptismal promises that invited movement, reflection, and conversation. We had already explored these …
Explore Baptism with Children Through Storytelling and Picture Books
Sometimes concepts like baptism can seem too large to talk about with our children. Where do we start? We can best support their faith by respecting their experiences while helping …
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Pathways to the Waters of Grace: A New Book on Baptism Preparation
"How the church helps parents prepare for baptism is vital to how the whole family lives its baptism identity throughout life, as well as to the renewal of churches …
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Epiphany and the Baptism of our Lord
"And when Jesus was baptized, immediately he went up from the water, and behold, the heavens were opened to him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and coming to …
Robust Confirmation Can Be Part of Life-Long Formation of Baptism
“Already the savour of bliss is upon you, who have come to be enlightened; you have begun to pluck spiritual flowers with which to weave heavenly crowns. Already you are redolent …
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Baptism Resources and Books
"There is one body and one Spirit – just as you were called to the one hope that belongs to your call – one Lord, one faith, one baptism." -Ephesians …
A Baptism Story: Holy Laughter
Oliver, nearly two, had shown a number of signs that he had some kind of intuitive understanding of baptism and was eager for his awaited day, so naturally I …