Your Baby's Baptism ( Liguori Sacramental Preparation )

Baptism is the beginning of your child's life of faith. As the primary educators of their children, parents have the privilege and duty of carrying this new son or daughter of God into Christ's family, the Church. With the priest or deacon, godparents, parish, friends, and family, your baby's baptism will be a celebration and sign of lifelong love and grace. Part of the Liguori Sacramental-Preparation Series, this book will prepare you for your baby's special day and remind you of your own baptismal promises and calling. It includes: An overview of sin and salvationA short history of baptismal practices and traditionsThe meaning of the sacrament and its symbolsA step-by-step guide to the riteFrequent references to Scripture, the Catechism of the Catholic Church, and other Church documents

Strand, Emily (Author)