A User's Guide to Baptism and Confirmation

Description

This guide is designed to help newcomers, seekers, parents preparing to present children for Baptism, confirmands, and even long-time parishioners to understand and appreciate the sacraments of Baptism and Confirmation, and the central role they play in the lives of Christians. It provides an introduction to the Baptismal Covenant, as well as a step-by-step guide through the rites of both sacraments. It also provides running commentary on the rite on pages facing the text of the BCP. Also included are glossaries and lists of resources for further reading.

Christopher L. Webber Author of the Psalms for Children series, Give Us Grace, and Welcome to the Episcopal Church, among others, Webber is an Episcopal priest who has served inner city, suburban, and overseas parishes

"A User's Guide to Baptism and Confirmation will help readers understand Baptism and Confirmation and the role both play in the life of the congregation. They remind new and long-time members that they are created in God's image and belong to God forever." -Episcopal Teacher "This guide will help readers-newcomers, seekers, parents preparing to present their children for baptism, confirmands, and even long-time parishioners-to understand and appreciate baptism and confirmation, and the central role they play in the lives of Christians." -The North Carolina Disciple "While this book is brief, there is much useful information for both clergy and laity and for those who wonder why we do what we do." -Episcopal Life