Planning for Baptism: Tips and Advice for a Successful Program

Preparing parents for the baptism of their children is rewarding, but there is so much to do! In this helpful booklet, Kathy Hendricks shows how you can stay on track by building a spirit of hospitality and welcome. You’ll find help and ideas for engaging parents in formation sessions, planning for the celebration itself, getting your parish community involved, developing post\-baptismal ministries, and more. Whether you are starting an infant baptism ministry or helping to reinvigorate an existing parish program, you will find wisdom, insight, and practical tips for helping families―and your entire parish―grow as actively engaged members of the body of Christ.