When the Bishop Comes to Visit (Paperback)

Brook H. Packard

ISBN 10: 0819229156 / ISBN 13: 9780819229151

Published by Church Publishing Inc, New York, 2014

About this Item

Paperback. A bishop comes to visit a congregation for many reasons-a parish celebration, baptism, confirmation, or a pastoral visit. With black and white illustrations, this interactive book for children and families describes the ministry of a bishop, including symbols and apparel, in preparation for the visit and worship. Confirmands will find this book particularly helpful as it walks them through the liturgy of Confirmation. During the actual Confirmation rite, children will have a guide to follow along during the service, making this book serve multiple purposes for young and old alike. For use by churches during a bishop's visitations a A resource guide for educators, parents, and families a For audiences who have enjoyed Anne Kitch's "What We Do in Church" books A bishop comes to visit a congregation for many reasons-a parish celebration, baptism, confirmation, or a pastoral visit. With black and white illustrations, this interactive book for children and families describes the ministry of a bishop, including symbols and apparel, in preparation for the visit and worship. Confirmands will find this new book particularly helpful as it walks them through the liturgy of Confirmation. During the actual Confirmation rite, children will have a guide to follow along during the service, making this book serve multiple purposes for young and old alike. AUDIENCE: For children and families, Confirmation classes (youth and adult), Christian educators, plus congregations and/or bishops for bulk purchase prior to a visitat Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: When the Bishop Comes to Visit (Paperback)
• Publisher: Church Publishing Inc, New York
• Publication Date: 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0819229156
• ISBN 13: 9780819229151
• Binding: Paperback
• Illustrator: Desrosiers, Barbara
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

A bishop comes to visit a congregation for many reasons―a parish celebration, baptism, confirmation, or a pastoral visit. With black and white illustrations, this interactive book for children and families describes the ministry of a bishop, including symbols and apparel, in preparation for the visit and worship. Confirmands will find this book particularly helpful as it walks them through the liturgy of Confirmation. During the actual Confirmation rite, children will have a guide to follow along during the service, making this book serve multiple purposes for young and old alike.

About the Author

Brook H. Packard is a musician, singer, composer, and educator. She has worked in Episcopal churches for more than 20 years as both a volunteer and paid staff member. Married to an Episcopal bishop, she has traveled extensively for confirmations, international conferences, General Convention, and meetings of the House of Bishops. She lives in Rye, New York.