Praying Our Way to Baptism • Generations of Faith

Family Table Prayers

This series of table prayers can be used at mealtime as a family prepares to celebrate the Sacrament of Baptism of a family member or to prepare to participate in a parish celebration of the sacrament. • By Jim Merhaut

Easter Table Prayer • Generations of Faith

Preparing for Baptism (English & Spanish)

Baptism Faith Festival • Faith Festivals

Baptism Learning Activity Centers • Generations of Faith

A sample booklet to use for the Baptism Faith Festival.

What's in a Name? • Generations of Faith

This simple ritual will help families celebrate the dignity of each member's baptismal name either on a birthday or a baptismal anniversary date. • By Jim Merhaut

Baptism & the Creed • Generations of Faith

45-minute activity to help adults recognize the importance of the Sacrament of Baptism and our Baptismal vow for living as disciples of Jesus Christ and members of the Catholic community.

Baptism & Baptism of the Lord • Generations of Faith

Intergenerational Session

A session for all ages to understand baptism in Scripture and through the history of the Church and to apply learnings to everyday life. • By Jim Merhaut

Remembering Baptism • First Steps for Families

Parent Drop-In Session

This drop-in session is designed to help parents and children remember baptism and think about what it means to become children of God today. • By Joan Weber

Baptism@Home Scripture Reflections • Generations of Faith

(English & Spanish)

Seven short reflections related to the sacrament, each with a scripture reading, brief reflection, and prayer.

Baptism@Home Ritual Moments • Generations of Faith

(English & Spanish)

This collection of home activities engages the home church in reflecting on ritual moments in the celebration of baptism, focusing on creed, water, naming, light, signing, and oil.

Sacrament of Baptism • Generations of Faith

Facilitator Background

Overview of the theology of baptism as understood by the rite. Good for facilitator background or an adult education session.

Exploring Baptism through the Multiple Intelligences • Generations of Faith

Seven Intergenerational Learning Activities

A collection of learning activities for various ages to explore the symbolism and meaning of Baptism through the multiple intelligences.

Symbols of Baptism • Generations of Faith

Intergenerational Learning Activity

An all-ages 30-minute learning activity to explore the meaning of the symbols of baptism through prayer.

Signing of the Senses • Generations of Faith

Baptism Prayer Service

An all-ages 15-minute prayer service to remember what it means to be marked with the sign of the cross in the celebration of baptism.

Baptism & Water • Generations of Faith

Intergenerational Learning Activity

An all-ages 30-minute learning activity to develop a deeper understanding of the theology and rituals of the Sacrament of Baptism through exploring the symbol of water.

Baptism & Oil • Generations of Faith

Intergenerational Learning Activity

An all-ages 30-minute learning activity to develop a deeper understanding of the theology and rituals of the Sacrament of Baptism through exploring the symbol of oil.

Baptism - New Garment and Light • Generations of Faith

Intergenerational Learning Activity

An all-ages 45-minute learning activity to explore the theology and rituals of the Sacrament of Baptism through the symbols of the new garment and light.

Baptism & Naming • Generations of Faith

Intergenerational Learning Activity

An all-ages 30-minute learning activity to explore the theology of the act of naming in the Rite of Baptism.

Baptism & Water • Generations of Faith

Child Learning Activity

A 45-minute learning activity for children to explore the paschal mystery of dying and rising through the waters of baptism.

What Do You Know About Baptism? • Generations of Faith

Opening Learning Activity

An activity to explore the symbolism and meaning of Baptism by challenging learners to match the rite and symbols to their meanings and put the rite in order.