Christian Initiation and Baptism in the Holy Spirit

Christian Initiation and Baptism in the Holy Spirit
Author: Kilian McDonnell
Publisher: Liturgical Press
Total Pages: 471
Release: 2017-02-02
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0814683703

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Up to now the teaching on baptism in the Holy Spirit has been based on a few scriptural texts, whose interpretation was disputed. This doubt cast its shadow on those who promote baptism in the Holy Spirit. Now new evidence has been found in early post-biblical authors (Tertullian, Hilary of Poitiers, Cyril of Jerusalem, John Chrysostom, Philoxenus, and the Syrians) which demonstrates that what is called baptism in the Holy Spirit was integral to Christian initiation (baptism, confirmation, Eucharist). Because it was part of initiation into the Church, it was not a matter of private piety, but of public worship. Therefore it was and remains normative. This is an intriguing ground-breaking study of value to RCIA teams, pastors, theology teachers and students, and Church offices.

Fanning the Flame

Fanning the Flame
Author: Heart of the Church Consultation
Publisher: Liturgical Press
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2017-02-28
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 081468372X

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The authors of this document supply much-needed clarification of baptism in the Holy Spirit. They also provide evidence that baptism in the Spirit belongs not to the personal experience of the few, not at all to private piety, but to the public official liturgy of the Church. Baptism in the Spirit is therefore normative. The authors, supported by letters of encouragement from two bishops, suggest ways in which the baptism in the Holy Spirit can be reappropriated by the local parish. Here are the sources of renewal, of on-going conversion, of the power of evangelization. For this reason, this document is of interest to pastors, liturgists, RCIA teams, people involved in the catechumenate, spiritual directors and those in spiritual formation.

Baptism in the Medieval West

Baptism in the Medieval West
Author: John Douglas Close Fisher
Publisher: LiturgyTrainingPublications
Total Pages: 244
Release: 2004
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9781595250018

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This reissue of J. D. C. Fisher's classic work introduces the reader to primary sources that led the author to the theory of disintegration of the primitive rite of initiation. His material is covered geographically according to liturgical areas: Rome from John the Deacon and the Gelasian Sacramentary to the twelfth century; Milan and Northern Italy from Ambrose to the Ordo of Beroldus; Gaul and Germany from the seventh to the twelfth century; Spain from Isidore of Seville to the Mozarabic Liber Ordinum. Book jacket.

The Christian Sacraments of Initiation

The Christian Sacraments of Initiation
Author: Kenan B. Osborne
Publisher: Paulist Press
Total Pages: 260
Release: 1987
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9780809128860

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A contemporary theology of these three sacraments, surveying their historical development, their theology today, and liturgical and pastoral implications.

Guide for Celebrating® Christian Initiation with Adults

Guide for Celebrating® Christian Initiation with Adults
Author: Victoria M. Tufano
Publisher: LiturgyTrainingPublications
Total Pages: 176
Release: 2017-07-06
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 161833204X

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This invaluable guide for preparing the liturgies for the rites of Christian initiation will assist priests, liturgists, liturgy commissions, and coordinators of Christian initiation. The book focuses primarily on the rites for unbaptized adults but also considers the rites for uncatechized adults, the reception of baptized Christians into full communion, and the reception of Orthodox Christians. A Q & A chapter answers a range of questions for those who coordinate the process and parish pastors. A table outlines each period and step of the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, indicating the rites that occur during each period and the length of each period. A glossary defines terms relevant to the Christian initiation process. The section on resources provides a library of initiation materials.

Perspectives on Spirit Baptism

Perspectives on Spirit Baptism
Author: Chad Brand
Publisher: B&H Publishing Group
Total Pages: 261
Release: 2004-11-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1433670070

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Perspectives on Spirit Baptism presents in counterpoint form the basic common beliefs on spirit baptism which have developed over the course of church history with a view toward determining which is most faithful to Scripture. Each chapter will be written by a prominent person from within each tradition—with specific guidelines dealing with the biblical, historical, and theological issues within each tradition. In addition, each writer will have the opportunity to give a brief response to the other traditions.

The Shape of Baptism

The Shape of Baptism
Author: Aidan Kavanagh
Publisher: Liturgical Press
Total Pages: 160
Release: 2017-04-07
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 081466301X

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After revealing the genesis of the Roman tradition of initiation, Kavanagh moves on to the tensions between traditional practice and the need for change. He stresses the Church's ongoing need to focus its efforts on its main concern - the initiation of new members.

Christian Initiation

Christian Initiation
Author: J.D.C. Fisher
Publisher: LiturgyTrainingPublications
Total Pages: 290
Release: 2007
Genre: Education
ISBN: 9781595250179

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Baptism in Holy Spirit

Baptism in Holy Spirit
Author: James D. G. Dunn
Publisher: SCM Press
Total Pages: 273
Release: 2013-01-26
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0334047943

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In Baptism in the Holy Spirit James Dunn argues that water baptism is only one element in the New Testament pattern of conversion and initiation. The gift of the Spirit, he believes, is the central element. For the writers of the New Testament only those who had received the Holy Spirit could be called Christians. For them, the reception of the Spirit was a very definite and often very dramatic experience - the decisive and climactic experience in conversion-initiation - to which Christians were usually recalled when reminded of their Christian faith and experience.James Dunn uncovers the place of the gift of the Holy Spirit in the total complex event of becoming a Christian.