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.

Baptism

Baptism
Author: David F. Wright
Publisher: InterVarsity Press
Total Pages: 202
Release: 2009-11-16
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9780830878192

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The Christian church confesses "one baptism." But the church's answers to how, whom and when to baptize, and even what it means or does, are famously varied. This book provides a forum for thoughtful proponents of three principal evangelical views to state their case, respond to the others, and then provide a summary response and statement. Sinclair Ferguson sets out the case for infant baptism, Bruce Ware presents the case for believers' baptism, and Anthony Lane argues for a mixed practice. As with any good conversation on a controversial topic, this book raises critical issues, challenges preconceptions and discloses the soft points in each view. Evangelicals who wish to understand better their own church's practice or that of their neighbor, or who perhaps are uncertain of their own views, will value this incisive book.

Baptism in the Early Church

Baptism in the Early Church
Author: Everett Ferguson
Publisher: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
Total Pages: 988
Release: 2009-03-23
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0802827489

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A comprehensive survey of the doctrine and practice of baptism in the first five centuries of Christian history, arranged geographically within chronological periods.

One Baptism

One Baptism
Author: Susan K. Wood
Publisher: Liturgical Press
Total Pages: 236
Release: 2009-07-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0814657028

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Most Christians would say that baptism is the one sacrament Christians of all denominations share, that it is the source of ecumenical unity among all Christian churches. But how true is that? Is there really one baptism," as we profess in the Nicene Creed? If we disagree about what baptism does, can we really say that baptism unites us? To address this central question Susan Wood brings together the history and theology of baptism (systematic, sacramental, and liturgical), focusing especially on the divergent paths taken in the understanding of the sacrament since the Reformation. Founded not only in her study of theology but also in her years of participation in ecumenical dialogues, her perspective will illuminate this problem for readers and point the way toward deeper understanding.

Truth We Can Touch

Truth We Can Touch
Author: Tim Chester
Publisher: Crossway
Total Pages: 108
Release: 2020-01-07
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1433566605

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Baptism and the Lord’s Supper are more than just water, bread, and wine. They are God’s promises to us in physical form. What is happening when someone passes through the waters of baptism? What’s the significance of eating bread and drinking wine together as a church on Sunday mornings? What’s the point of these physical substances? Tim Chester guides us through the Bible, explaining how the sacraments, embodying the promises of God in physical form, were given to us to strengthen our faith and shape our lives. The physical bread, wine, and water are a confirmation of our union with Christ. Chester aims to help us treasure baptism and Communion and approach them rightly, so we can receive the full benefit God intends them to physically bring us.

A Place for Baptism

A Place for Baptism
Author: Regina Kuehn
Publisher: LiturgyTrainingPublications
Total Pages: 148
Release: 1992
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9780929650005

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In this rich exposition on the theological, historical, and sacramental significance of the baptismal font, Regina Kuehn describes the space designated for Baptism as "a home for the church, a regular meeting place for believers, [and] a recognizable location to which one can point in memory of a liturgical event." Drawing on an impressive array of artistic paintings, drawings, and photographs, Kuehn offers an indispensable guide to building and refurbishing this sacramental space, while also providing rich insight into the experience and mystery of Baptism. Designed for parish staffs, architects, artists, craftsmen, priests, and all those involved in the building and renovating of churches, this resource will prove useful to any Catholic interested in a deeper understanding of our rich baptismal symbolism.

Things I See at Baptism

Things I See at Baptism
Author: Julie Stiegemeyer
Publisher:
Total Pages: 20
Release: 2006
Genre: Baptism
ISBN: 9780758612465

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This book helps very young child connect the sights and sounds of Holy Baptism to his life as a baptized and redeemed child of God. There is one word on a page (such as "water" or "cross"). The facing page shows an illustration of that word and a statement that explains it. Each bookin the series uses simplistic text and illustrations to stimulate young children?s listening and identification skills. This book helps parents and early childhood educators teach children to identify and understand what happens during the Sacrament and to see Jesus

Living Your Baptism In Lent

Living Your Baptism In Lent
Author: Dennis Strach
Publisher: LiturgyTrainingPublications
Total Pages: 50
Release: 2019-12-13
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1616715162

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During Lent, the Church invites us to reflect on those times that we have turned away from God and consider how we can return to him in all we say and do. Living Your Baptism in Lent: Weekly Reflections for Your Journey helps readers respond to this invitation by reflecting on their relationship with God. Through the grace of our Baptism, we have become sons and daughters of God. As such, we are strengthened by the Holy Spirit to reject sin and choose instead to follow God. Each week, readers consider this choice as they reflect on the questions asked before Baptism. These questions, or baptismal promises, shape our understanding of what it means to live a Christian life. They call us to become witnesses of our faith to others, especially to those who are preparing to be baptized at the Easter Vigil. Our Lenten journey leads us to the celebration of Easter, where we renew our baptismal promises and rejoice in the salvation gained for us by Christ’s Resurrection. Each week’s reflection ends with questions and Scripture passages to use in individual prayer. A guide for leading small groups in these reflections is also included.

Taking the Plunge

Taking the Plunge
Author: Anne E. Kitch
Publisher: Church Publishing, Inc.
Total Pages: 145
Release: 2006-12-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0819226319

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What does the sacrament of baptism mean in your child's life - and yours? In Taking the Plunge, parents explore how the Baptismal Covenant helps to shape the experience of raising children. What are you promising when you baptize your child? Why are "please" and "thank you" theological words, not simply polite things to say? Anne Kitch writes with a light touch and includes plenty of real-life stories.

Should baptism be considered as full initiation into the Church? The liturgical implications of this understanding

Should baptism be considered as full initiation into the Church? The liturgical implications of this understanding
Author: Andrew Lythall
Publisher: GRIN Verlag
Total Pages: 14
Release: 2016-04-08
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 366819114X

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Essay from the year 2008 in the subject Theology - Systematic Theology, grade: 1, Durham University, course: Theology BA, language: English, abstract: Traditional sacramental models have understood that Christian initiation is undertaken through the sacraments of baptism, confirmation and Eucharist, and is only fully complete after the conferral of all three sacramental actions. However, since the Reformation, and particularly over the last century, there has been a movement towards a baptismal ecclesiology which suggests that baptism, in and of itself, represents full initiation into the Church and the Christian faith. This essay will analyse the role of baptism in Christian initiation, and suggest liturgical implications for understanding baptism as fully initiatory into the Christian Church.