Marilyn Burrell
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Video Resources
on
Baptism

AFTER BAPTISM

This is an interactive video for leaders of young children; parents; Christian education workers; worship and pastoral care committees. It helps congregations take responsibility for the spiritual nurture of young children in their midst through developing a sensitivity to the spiritual and developmental needs of these children; empowering leaders and parents to respond in sensitive and nurturing ways; giving examples of spiritually nurturing programs and providing suggested skills to help nurture young.

BAPTISM: BEGINNING & BELONGING

A Congregation's Celebration A video which demonstrates the liturgy for a unified rite of baptism and renewal (or affirmation) of baptismal faith, as set out in the service booklet, Baptism and Renewal of Baptismal Faith. It shows that people can affirm their faith more than once, and it demonstrates the role of congregational sponsors.

BEGINNING THE FAITH JOURNEY

A visual summary of the report of the Project Group on Christian initiation. Useful to congregations who are 'testing' the recommendations of the Project Group. Also useful for congregations where groups of parents are being prepared for bringing their children for baptism.

CELEBRATION OF BAPTISM

William Kervin, Professor of Public Worship at Emmanuel College in Toronto, takes the viewer through an overview introducing the basic structure and content of the baptismal liturgy in the new service book, "Celebrate God's Presence". This instructional video was originally produced for use a basic course at Emmanuel College, but it would be useful for congregations studying baptismal practice and policy, worship committees, and as preparation for baptism.

MEANING OF MYSTERY of BAPTISM AND COMMUNION

This is an informative video that explains the meaning of the sacraments of Baptism and Communion in the Reformed Church tradition. Different aspects of the service of worship are explored and the ways in which baptism and communion celebrate community.

RE-EXAMINING BAPTISMAL FONTS

This video provides a historical exploration of the use and design of the baptismal font and discusses how the use of water in the sacrament of baptism has become minimalized in contemporary times. The renewed theology of the sacrament of baptism calls us to re-examine the design and placement of the baptismal font. This video will be especially helpful to church development and property committees, but will also help people to understand how the use of fonts can enable the ministry of The Whole People of God through baptism.

WILL OUR CHILDREN HAVE FAITH (Each segment is 30 minutes long.)

This videotape is divided into different segments (all on one tape) designed to provoke discussion among parents and teachers interested in the teaching and learning process of religious education programmes. The segments are entitled:

Baptism: Remembering Who We Are
Made Not Born: Life In The Church
Pilgrims : Living Into Our Baptism