Today Is a Baptism Day

Anna V. Ostenso Moore

ISBN 10: 1640650997 / ISBN 13: 9781640650992

Published by Church Publishing Inc, US, 2018

About this Item

An ideal book to read with children to wonder and learn about baptism, with illustrations that reflect the diversity of God's people. Grounded in the Episcopal liturgical tradition, it is an accessible and inviting introduction to baptism for children and families of many Christian traditions. While learning what occurs during a baptism service, the reader (both child and parent) will be guided through the sacramental and communal aspects of the celebration. Beautifully illustrated in full color, a dedication page encourages personalization of the book, making it a perfect baptism gift. A family section offers questions and suggests ways to go deeper in conversation about baptism, making it a resource that families will use again and again with their children.

Seller Inventory # LU-9781640650992

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Today Is a Baptism Day
• Publisher: Church Publishing Inc, US
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1640650997
• ISBN 13: 9781640650992
• Binding: Hardback
• Condition: New

About this title

Synopsis

An ideal book to read with children to wonder and learn about baptism, with illustrations that reflect the diversity of God’s people.
Grounded in the Episcopal liturgical tradition, it is an accessible and inviting introduction to baptism for children and families of many Christian traditions. While learning what occurs during a baptism service, the reader (both child and parent) will be guided through the sacramental and communal aspects of the celebration. Beautifully illustrated in full color, a dedication page encourages personalization of the book, making it a perfect baptism gift. A family section offers questions and suggests ways to go deeper in conversation about baptism, making it a resource that families will use again and again with their children.

About the Author

ANNA V. OSTENSO MOORE found the Episcopal Church as a teenager. Her educational background includes a Bachelor of Arts in Chinese International Studies from Middlebury College and a Master of Arts in Youth Ministry and Theological Education from King’s College, London. She is currently the Associate Priest for Family Ministry at St. Mark’s Cathedral. She is the author of Today is a Baptism Day, and We Gather At This Table which she wrote to reflect the beauty of the families with whom she works. Wife, priest, daughter, sister, aunt, godparent, and friend, she lives in Minneapolis with her husband, David.