"Slowly pour the water from the pitcher into the bowl. Do this in silence so that the only sound is that of the water splashing..." Focusing on Baptism In the early …
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The Roots of Baptism (And Confirmation)
"Following their baptism, the new Christians were welcomed into the household of faith and participated in the community meal, the Eucharist." Ancient Practices Baptism …
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Water, Grapes, and Grain: Teaching Baptism & Eucharist
Teaching Sacraments Lent is the perfect time to explore the sacraments of Baptism and Holy Communion with children and their families. It is our Lenten tradition at …
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Building Faith’s Top Picks for Youth Ministry Curriculum
Looking for the “best” curriculum for your youth ministry? There are many options from a variety of publishers and denominations. The right choice depends entirely on your …
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Building Faith’s Top Picks for Adult Christian Formation Curriculum
Looking for the “best” curriculum for your adult Christian formation program? There are many options from a variety of publishers and denominations. The right choice depends …
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Building Faith’s Top Picks for Catechesis & Confirmation Curriculum
Looking for the “best” curriculum for your youth or adult catechesis or confirmation class? There are many options from a variety of publishers and denominations. The right choice …
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Making Space for Every Mind: A Guide to Using Universal Design for Learning in Ministry
Christian ministry is rooted in a deep belief in the dignity and worth of all people. In "The Book of Common Prayer," for example, Episcopalians promise in the Baptismal Covenant …
What Is Intergenerational Worship?
There are a number of wonderful resources that explain intergenerationality and intergenerational ministry broadly, including the Building Faith article "What Is Intergenerational …
Hallmarks of Intergenerational Worship: Intentionality
In the spring of 2025, the Roots & Wings: Intergenerational Formation Collaborative grant team conducted a literature review. As part of that literature review, the team …
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Intergenerational Insights: A Vision Rooted in Scripture, Theology, and Sacraments
This article is part of a series on Intergenerational Formation Insights written after a literature review by the Roots & Wings: Intergenerational Formation Collaborative grant …