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Belonging: Baptism in the Family of God
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Videos and Downloadable Resources for Leaders, Parents, and Godparents
Welcome to Belonging!
This video introduces Belonging: Baptism in the Family of God. The program is designed to prepare parents for their child’s baptism while drawing their hearts into the beauty of this important moment. Parents will come to understand what it means to be children of God and discover that, in the Church, they will always have a place where they belong.
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Training Videos
With these two videos, prepare staff and leaders to offer structure and guidance during the initial meetings with parents, helping them address questions and concerns about their child’s upcoming baptism.
- Video 1: Staff Training
- Video 2: Leader's Training
Downloadable Leader's Resources
- Session Leader's Guides
- Engaging Parents
- Certification Course Follow-Up
- Bulletin & Pulpit Announcements
- Certificate
60 and 90 Minute Session Leader's Guide
Caring for a young child means parents’ schedules are never entirely their own. Belonging is designed with flexibility in mind, offering both 60- and 90-minute Leader’s Guides to help you lead parents through baptismal preparation in a way that fits their busy lives.
Engaging Parents in Baptismal Preparation
This document helps parents take an active role in their child’s baptismal preparation while also re-engaging them in their own Catholic Faith.
Online Certification Course Follow-Up: Leader's Guide
This guide makes it easier for parents to not only learn about baptism but also reflect and talk about what it means for their family. It gives leaders simple tools to create a welcoming, engaging space that helps parents reconnect with their faith as they prepare for their child’s baptism.
Bulletin & Pulpit Announcements
This announcement template is perfect for sharing with your parish community through the bulletin or from the pulpit. It is ready to use—just add a few details specific to your program.
Certificate of Completion
Finished with the program? Celebrate your participants by awarding them a certificate of completion.
The Role of Godparents
Godparents take on an important role in guiding their godchild in the Catholic Faith. But what responsibilities do they truly accept when they say yes to this role? Watch this video to find out.
The Role of Godparents