Author: Elaine Ramshaw
Publisher: LiturgyTrainingPublications
ISBN: 1616714980
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 114
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Book Description
In The Godparent Book, Elaine Ramshaw is encouraging, reassuring, energizing, and resourceful as she equips godparents to be life-long, faith-sharing companions to their godchild. She provides scores of ideas for relating at every age and in many circumstances—ideas that are appropriate for all the churches that call for godparents.
Author: Peter C. Garrison
Publisher: CSS Publishing
ISBN: 1556732945
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 36
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A Guide For Godparents is an aid for pastors who deal with ministering to a parade in our constantly moving parish populations. Often godparents arrive from out of town or state. The parents themselves move more often today than ever before in our society. With this book you will cover the theological basics of baptism and the spiritual life in a way that is simple and friendly without being simplistic or condescending. The spiritual basis of the book is suited to the busy couples that the church sees coming for their spiritual nurture and the baptism of their children. The content of this book will not scare off these couples -- parents and godparents -- returning to their church. Peter C. Garrison is pastor of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Burlingame, California. His previously published CSS books are Pastoral Pitfalls and Witnesses To The Cross.
Author: Jim Merhaut
Publisher: Liguori Publications
ISBN: 9780764825804
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 48
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Being a godparent is an honor, a blessing, and a lifelong commitment. As a godparent, you are a symbol of the Church, a witness to the faith, and a key partner in passing on values and virtues to the next generation. Using practical solutions and simple activities, this booklet outlines the responsibilities of the role and guides godparents on the journey, from the ceremony through the godchild's early life. As part of the Liguori Sacramental Preparation Series, this practical formation tool is ideal for first-time or distant godparents.
Author: Paraclete Press
Publisher: Paraclete Press (MA)
ISBN: 9781612613635
Category : Parent and child
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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The perfect combination of gift book and guide, for every man or woman asked to take on this enormous and blessed responsibility. Lively and informative. Easy-to-read. Explains who is eligible to be a godparent and how to be a great one, offers a brief history of godparenting, reflects on how the whole parish remains involved, suggests prayers and blessings for you and your godchild, and concludes by answering four commonly asked questions, such as "What if I disagree with how the parents are raising my godchild - should I say something?" and "I am a sincere Protestant Christian believer. Why can't I be the godparent to the child of my best friends, who are Catholic?"
Author: National Society
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Faith
Languages : en
Pages : 2
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Author: Emily Strand
Publisher: Liguori Sacramental Preparatio
ISBN: 9780764825385
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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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: A short history of baptismal practices and traditions The meaning of the sacrament and its symbols A step-by-step guide to the rite
Author: Church of England
Publisher: Church House Pub
ISBN: 9780715141304
Category : Baptism
Languages : en
Pages : 1
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Provides useful information every godparent needs to know as they prepare to take part in a baptism service. This title outlines the short and longer-term role and responsibilities of godparents. It describes what happens in a baptism service and suggests suitable baptism gifts.
Author: Stanley Hauerwas
Publisher: Canterbury Press
ISBN: 1786220709
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 137
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Stanley Hauerwas is one of today's greatest theologians, but like many of us, he is also a godparent. In this very special collection he invites us to share in fifteen letters to sent to his godson, Laurence Wells. Each letter, sent on the anniversary of Laurence’s baptism every year, distills years of self-reflection and religious thinking into heartfelt notes packed with wit, warmth and verve. The letters explore what makes a happy, fulfilled life: kindness, courage, humility, joy, friendship, simplicity, humour, generosity and faith. An introduction by Samuel Wells—Laurence’s father—tells the story behind these letters and offers insight into being a godparent.
Author: Chad A. Ripperger, Ph.d.
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781541056718
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 134
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Prayers for use by the laity in waging spiritual warfare from the public domain and the Church's treasury.
Author: Peter Hinton
Publisher: Arima Pub
ISBN: 9781845490768
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 108
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In many countries there are more godparents in existence than parents. Year after year hundreds of thousands of responsible adults get asked to become godparents and accept without quite knowing what exactly is expected of them and how they might best try and fulfil the role. Is it therefore any surprise that most godparents don't feel they do the job very well and the collective noun appears to be a "guilt" of godparents?Someone to Watch Over Me sets out to explain where the tradition of godparents comes from, what is involved in being a godparent today, how parents should choose godparents for their children and provides ideas and resources for how godparents can perform the role better. Desmond Tutu in the foreword says, "Godparents form part of the community looking to guard the child and help him or her realise their full potential."The book clearly demonstrates that godparents can be from religious, agnostic or atheist backgrounds and that the real key lies in a commitment to nurture the development of the child.The decline of extended families, increased social mobility, breakdown of social networks, frequent break-up of marriages etc. leads to a greater need for godparents in the life of a child than ever before. Underlying this book is the strong belief held by the authors that godparenting is an enriching aspect of life today and that all children would benefit from having active and interested godparents.
