Sacraments/Bible/Prayer
Diocese of Eastern Michigan
Ministries Resource Center
Subject:
Sacraments/Bible/Prayer
Topic: Baptism
About Baptism
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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, 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, how it has been performed
historically, and present usage, plus practical ideas
for parents and Godparents
See also: Christian
Formation – Children in Worship A
Children's Service Book for Eucharist and Baptism
- by Revs Beryl Choi and CE Visminas, C.E. 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 and about the service of Holy Communion 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. The course begins with a discussion of what
sacraments are and how we use them then looks at each individual sacrament in
some depth. Development
– Discernment Calling: A Song for the Baptized – Caroline A. Westerhoff, Cowley
Publications, 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, and
the explanation is on the right; written for older youth and adults |
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The following items are located
at The Shape of Baptism: The Rite of
Christian Initiation
– Aidan Kavanagh, One of the important works on the
understanding of baptism and its place in the Christian life; out of the
Roman Catholic tradition; Bibliography and Index Deep Waters: An Introduction to Baptism – Marianne Micks, Cowley Publishing, 1996 Meditations on baptism and its meaning in
our lives; study guide |
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Preparation
for Baptism
The following items are located at the A
Gift for the Journey: A Baptismal Preparation Kit
- Anglican 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 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! 2 copies See also: Music
& Worship – Worship Resources A User’s Guide to Morning Prayer and Baptism – by Christopher L Webber, Morehouse
Publishing 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, and
the explanation is on the right; written for older youth and adults The following item(s) are located at Entering the Household of God: Taking
Baptism Seriously in a Post-Christian Society – Claudia A. Dickson, Church Publishing, The first section focuses on “WHY” baptism is important to the
individual and to the community; the 2nd is a brief summary of a preparation
for baptism, including reflection questions; Appendix: Service of Baptism
from BCP w/references to text |
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