Preparing for Baptism is a video resource aimed at helping parish and community teams guide families through baptismal preparation. It features expert commentary, parent interviews, reflective questions, discussions, music, and moments of prayer.
Preparing for Baptism covers:
Relationship with God: the foundation for the sacraments.
The Kerygma: God’s revelation and invitation through Jesus.
Baptism: the doorway to a relationship with God and the Church.
The Seven Sacraments: sacred moments of God’s continual gift of grace.
The Rite of Baptism: Step-by-step through the celebration.
Parents’ role: Key in child’s faith development.
Music video and reflection: an invitation to prayer an moment of encounter.
Support and encouragement: an invitation to connect with the parish or community.
Alongside the video, parishes can gain access to the Parish facilitators guide. This guide takes you through the ways in which to deliver this content in your parish or community.