{"product_id":"preparing-for-baptism-in-the-episcopal-church-9780819231710","title":"Preparing for Baptism in the Episcopal Church","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA primer or refresher on the sacrament of Baptism for new \u003cbr\u003eparents, new members, and godparents.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book is about preparing for Christian baptism in the Episcopal Church. While we may hear people say, \"I was baptized a Methodist,\" or \"I was baptized Catholic, or \"I was baptized Episcopalian,\" people are not baptized into a denomination; they are baptized into the Christian faith. While various Christian denominations differ both their theology of baptism as it is understood and practiced in the Episcopal Church following the rite found in the Book of Common Prayer 1979.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"This short book is full of helpful information, solid history, sound theology, and thoughtful reflection. It is the perfect book to give to adults or to parents of young children seeking baptism through the Episcopal Church. I am happy that I will be able to offer this book to my students for their future use when guiding baptismal candidates. A truly welcome resource.\"-The Reverend Dr. Nathan Jennings, associate professor of liturgics and Anglican studies, Seminary of the Southwest \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eRobertson, C. K.:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Anne E. Kitch is the Canon to the Ordinary and Canon for Formation in the Christian Faith in the Episcopal Diocese of Bethlehem. She is a well-known and respected author of numerous books, including \u003cem\u003eTaking the Plunge: Baptism and Parenting\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eWhat We Do in Church\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eWhat We Do in Lent\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eWhat We Do in Advent\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eWater of Baptism\/Water of Life\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eBless This Day\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eThe Anglican Family Prayer Book\u003c\/em\u003e. She lives in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eGooder, Paula:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Anne E. Kitch is the Canon to the Ordinary and Canon for Formation in the Christian Faith in the Episcopal Diocese of Bethlehem. She is a well-known and respected author of numerous books, including \u003cem\u003eTaking the Plunge: Baptism and Parenting\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eWhat We Do in Church\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eWhat We Do in Lent\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eWhat We Do in Advent\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eWater of Baptism\/Water of Life\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eBless This Day\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eThe Anglican Family Prayer Book\u003c\/em\u003e. She lives in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKitch, Anne E.:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003eAnne E. Kitch is a priest, educator, writer, and speaker whose work is grounded in the conviction that God's grace arrives in the everyday. Kitch currently serves as the rector of St. Luke's Church in Phillipsburg, New Jersey. The author of \u003ci\u003eThe Anglican Family Prayer Book, \u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eTaking the Plunge: Baptism and Parenting\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003ePreparing for Baptism in the Episcopal Church\u003c\/i\u003e, and the popular \u003ci\u003eWhat We Do in Church\u003c\/i\u003e series for children, she publishes daily online meditations at sacredstumbling.blogspot.com. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Morehouse Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50556507816210,"sku":"9780819231710","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_1cea76d5-5e43-48e7-ba08-a7cba43c928c.jpg?v=1731755500","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/preparing-for-baptism-in-the-episcopal-church-9780819231710","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}