baptism Archives

Christian Vocation: Called By Our Baptism (video)

Posted July 24th, 2012

Ministry is the vocation of all believers. Life is a journey of discerning and living out our calling which begins with baptism. For best results, right-click the Download link (or… Read more »

Quicksheet #15 – It Takes A Village

Posted July 2nd, 2012

Quicksheet #15 is “It Takes A Village Fulfilling Baptismal Promises to Young People,”

Emphasize Baptism

Posted April 12th, 2012

Help people make the connection with baptism in all of life and ministry.

Meanings of Baptism

Posted April 12th, 2012

Baptism is rich with multiple meanings which overlap like beautiful water lilies on a pond. Learn more about the meanings of baptism.

This Common Agreement on the Mutual Recognition of Baptism is a landmark statement arising from the 2003-2007 Catholic-Reformed Dialogue in the United States. This summary document includes the text of… Read more »

These Living Waters: Mutual Recognition of Baptism

Posted January 5th, 2012

“These Living Waters” is a report from the 2003-2007 Catholic Reformed Dialogue in the United States on the mutual recognition of Baptism. It includes historical background, analysis of the baptismal… Read more »

Biblical Confessional Worship Offering

Posted October 27th, 2011

These words from Scripture and the confessions may be used as calls to Offering or invitations to Christian stewardship.

Biblical Confessional Worship Invitation to Water

Posted October 27th, 2011

These words from Scripture and the confessions may be used in preparation for celebrating the Sacrament of Baptism. They may also be used as an invitation to the reaffirmation of… Read more »

Presbyterians Today – Go Figure – Where have all the children gone?

Posted August 17th, 2011

September 2011 Facts and statistics on child baptisms and professions of faith in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).

Ecumenical Shape of Baptism and Eucharist

Posted April 15th, 2011

An ecumenical outline of the Eucharist and baptism. The Office of Theology and Worship has put together resources for a mini-course on worship that can be used for Commissioned Ruling… Read more »