Sacraments/Bible/Prayer
Diocese of Eastern Michigan
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Subject:
Sacraments/Bible/Prayer
Topic:
Baptism
About
Baptism
The following items are located at the Diocesan
Center, Saginaw:
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Children's Service Book for Eucharist and Baptism - by Revs Beryl Choi and CE Visminas The service from the BCP is laid out with explanations of various parts
of the service with an introduction to each section; illustrations; helpful
in teaching younger children about Baptism & about Holy Communion New: Taking the
Plunge – Anne Kitch, Morehouse/Church Publishing;
2006 A look at the “why”
of baptism and ways to teach our families how to live the baptismal promises My Baptism Book
– Diana Murrie, Church House Publishing, London, England; 2006 This is a book to give to a child who has been baptized and it helps
explain what has happened. It contains many lovely pictures to explain the symbols
and meanings of baptism; included are suggestions for adults to use to
follow-up with the child. New
Life - by Gretchen Wolff Pritchard, The Sunday
Papers An introduction
to understandings about baptism through simple words and cartoon illustrations;
includes much of the service from the BCP but with much explanation; ideal
for use with young children Living Water: Baptism as a Way of Life – Klara Tammany,
Church Publishing Inc, New York NY; 2002 A group study on the meanings of baptism
and ways to live as baptized people; 8 sessions of 2 hours each; extensive
list of resources; important discussions of why and how to live out our
baptism Holy Baptism-A Guide for Parents and
Godparents – John Westerhoff; 1988 A discussion of the Sacrament of Baptism, plus practical ideas for
parents and Godparents
See also: Christian Formation – Curriculum for Youth Celebrating
Sacraments – Joseph Stoutzenberger, St Mary’s Press, Winona WI; 1993 This is an excellent explanation of sacraments as a whole and the specific
sacraments; designed for Roman Catholic High Schools, it is nevertheless a
good introduction for any group. Begins with a discussion of what sacraments
are & how we use them, then looks at each sacrament in some depth. Development
– Discernment Calling: A Song for the Baptized – Caroline A. Westerhoff, Cowley
Publications, Cambridge, MA, 1994 A look at baptism, in the context of
story, and understanding how each baptized person has a call of some kind
from God. 2 copies Music & Worship – Worship Resources A User’s Guide to Morning Prayer and Baptism – by Christopher L
Webber, Morehouse Publishing A User’s Guide
to Baptism and Confirmation An explanation of various parts of the service-what they are and why
they are included; generally, the BCP service is on the left hand page, the
explanation is on the right; written for older youth and adults The
following item is located at St John’s, Midland: Deep Waters: An Introduction to Baptism – Marianne Micks,
Cowley Publishing, 1996 Meditations on baptism and its meaning in
our lives; study guide Preparation
for Baptism:
The following items are located at the Diocesan
Center, Saginaw: A
Gift for the Journey: A Baptismal Preparation Kit - Anglican Church of Canada, Nat’l Children's Unit 8 chapters
include a variety of ways of preparing for baptism and for greater exploration
of baptism by the congregation; also includes a list of resources Christ’s
Own Forever – Mary Lee Wile, Living the Good News, Denver CO; 2003 (2 copies) This new resource looks at preparing
parents and Godparents for Baptism beyond just telling them where to stand
and what to say on the big day! It gives them some understanding of the
history and background of baptism, the “theology” of baptism, and then
discusses how to carry out the vows that have been made. It includes a
Leader’s Guide and a guide/journal for the parents and/or Godparents, both
with a fairly extensive bibliography for further study. An excellent
Episcopal resource for Baptismal preparation! |
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