A Deacon’s Guide to Baptizing Children

Download or read book A Deacon’s Guide to Baptizing Children written by Deacon Paul Covino and published by Liturgy Training Publications. This book was released on 2021-12 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book considers the deacon’s relationship to Baptism, his relationship to the ritual, and his relationship to the families of the children whom he baptizes. The resource will help the deacon better understand how Baptism calls its recipients to discipleship, the symbols and the gestures of the ritual, and ways to stimulate faith among families who bring their children to be baptized. This resource also will address practical issues, such as suggestions for the homily, a checklist to prepare for Baptisms, when a deacon may baptize, and how to navigate through the ritual when many children are being baptized.