Page 2 - Water of Life Infant Baptism

Contents
About this program
This booklet is offered to parishes to assist parents as they prepare for the baptism of their baby or infant child.
It is designed to be used in a single session, as a focus for discussion, with additional material for reflection at home.
Letter to parents ................................................................................................. 1 A prayer for our child ......................................................................................... 2 1. Welcome: the mystery of life and love .............................................. 3 2. Why baptism? ....................................................................................... 6 3. Symbols of baptism .............................................................................. 8 4. Before the day of baptism ................................................................ 16 5. The baptism ceremony ...................................................................... 17 6.Afinalword .......................................................................................22
Appendices:
Godparenting tips ................................................................................. 24 Faith tips for hosting a baptism party ................................................. 26 Further resources .................................................................................. 28 Precious memories ............................................................................... 30 Prayers from our Catholic tradition ..................................................... 32
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18th February, 2021
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Excerpts from the English translation of Rite of Baptism for Children
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