Baptism & Eucharist

Baptism: Marked as Christ's Own Forever

WorkshopCycles unit that includes baptismal symbols and personal stories about the meaning of the sacrament.  It invites children to explore God's presence in wind and water -- and to appreciate the reality that God knows each of us by name.

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Baptism: The Event and the Adventure

This collection of resources for baptism and baptismal living includes education programs for parents/godparents, youth and adult baptismal candidates, retreat formats, sermons, liturgies, bulletin inserts, catechumenal programs and a host of suggestions for supporting ministry in daily life.

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Celebrating Baptism

Inviting parents, godparents -- even grandparents of a child being baptized to continue to celebrate the child, the baptism, and the abundance of God's grace through the years and even across the miles that often separate godparents from their godchild.

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Do This in Remembrance of Me

A COMMUNION CLASS FOR YOUNG CHILDREN

by Tracey E. Herzer

This six-week program for children (K-3rd Grade) and their parents is perfect for Lent or whenever you want to deepen children’s understanding of the Eucharist. It teaches the basics of who, what, when, where and why — and encourages children and parents to participate!

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Godparenting

NURTURING THE NEXT GENERATION

by Tracey Herzer and Nancy McLaughlin

This beautiful and practical little book is perfect for parents, godparents, grandparents or anyone who wants to talk about God with a child they love. It explores the history and theology of godparenting, and offers plenty of easy, helpful tips on how to be the best godparent ever!  A lovely keepsake gift and a handy guide to use for years to come.

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This is My Body

Children learn about communion: what it means, why it is important and how the tradition was given to us. A great cycle for Lent, it includes: baking eucharistic bread, making things needed for worship, the movie Jesus and a Last Supper "picnic."

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