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Guidelines for Good Godparenting
So, your friend, sibling, roommate asked you to be a godparent. It can be fun, but it's more than sending a birthday once a year. Prepare, Be There, Remember, Pray, Share, Stay Aware! 
TeamRCIA Provides accessible and effective RCIA resources that help parish teams initiate and form disciples for Christ’s mission. TeamRCIA's mission is to help you be the minister your parish needs and that God has called you to be. Check out their many articles on Baptism and the RCIA process.
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What Happens at Baptism? Baptism is not a small thing. Using such potent symbols as water, oil, and fire, Baptism is a powerful sacrament that washes away original sin and its effects. It gives us a new identity, connects us to a new community of believers, initiates us into a new way of living, and provides a clear mission in life.
Baptism Baseball (Activity) To review the rite and effects of the Sacrament of Baptism and the definitions of chrism, oil of catechumens, and stewardship
Baptism Role-Play (Activity) To teach the children that Baptism is the first sacrament we celebrate in which we become members of the Church.
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Why You Should Get Your Baby Baptized-7 Important Reasons Though the job is difficult, there are few things in life that bring as much happiness into our lives as the gift of children. They have a remarkable way of teaching us what it truly means to love and be loved. Just one hug makes all the sleepless nights worth it. It is because we love them so much that we want to give them the very best. To really provide the best possible life for our children, it is necessary to teach them to have a relationship with God and the first step in doing that is getting your baby baptized. (Catholic-Link) (Another great video in article!)
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USCCB - Baptism-Incorporated into Christ's Body, Sent on Christ's Mission This guide focuses on the Sacrament of Baptism, the rite of initiation into the Christian community. As you read, consider the meaning of your own Baptism, your membership in the community, and the mission on which you are sent.
TASK 2 – LITURGICAL EDUCATION– Students recognize the presence of Christ and enter into communication with Him through active, full, and conscious participation in the Liturgical celebrations and Sacraments of the Church.
The Essential Concepts come from the Table of Contents for the Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC). They have been re-organized to fit under the Six Tasks of Catechesis. CCC articles numbers associated with each Essential Concept are listed throughout this document. Referencing CCC article numbers is a recommended resource for catechist preparation.
The Essential Concepts come from the Table of Contents for the Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC). They have been re-organized to fit under the Six Tasks of Catechesis. CCC articles numbers associated with each Essential Concept are listed throughout this document. Referencing CCC article numbers is a recommended resource for catechist preparation.
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Marriage & Family Life, Formation
Youth ~ Young Adult ~ Religious Education
Marriage & Family Life, Formation
Youth ~ Young Adult ~ Religious Education