Guide for Celebrating Infant Baptism, Second Edition
The celebration of infant
Baptism stirs joy within a community and reminds those who have gathered that
God has called each of us to be missionary disciples. Celebrating Baptism well
has the potential to evangelize and transform a parish community so that their
faith will be stirred, deepened, and renewed.
This second edition provides
pastoral guidance for preparing joyful and communal celebrations of infant
Baptism within or outside Mass according to the newly translated Order of
Baptism of Children.
It provides guidance for
selecting Scripture readings, prayer texts, and music; arranging the
environment; scheduling ministers; and preparing liturgies that engage and
evangelize.
As part of the Preparing
Parish Worship™ series, this book includes:
- Theological reflections on the meaning of Baptism
- Historical overview of the development of the
baptismal rites for children
- A walk-through of the newly translated Order of
Baptism of Children
- Answers to frequently asked questions with
responses to difficult pastoral situations
- Assistance with best liturgical practices
- Inspirational and informative quotations from
Scripture and Church documents
Specifications: Paperback | 6 x 9 | 176 pages
