Ideas
| Baptism sermon idea using a ‘million pound cheque’ This is a brief outline for a Baptism sermon: God gives us a gift today – what will we do with it? |  |
| Baptism Bears help to reconnect with families We have recently started giving children a hand-knitted bear at their baptism | |
| Keep in touch with contacts by e-newsletter One good way in which you can keep in touch with people who you meet through the occasional offices is by sending a regular email newsletter. | |
| Using toys to engage children To encourage engagement for the children, I take a bag of soft toys that I’ll use in my talk eg Woody of Toy Story, or a seal etc | |
| Christening service sheet for children I have put together a special sheet which I give out to child guests at christenings, explaining the various parts of the service to them | |
| Prayers for Godparents’ Sunday These are some prayers which may be especially suitable for Godparents’ Sunday. | |
| Using scallop shells to talk about pilgrimage We use scallop shells to help explore journey symbolism within the baptism service. | |
| Baptism mini colouring book This is a simple colouring book for primary-aged children who come to a baptism | |
| Plates with pictures! I created a series of paper plates, with pictures and messages on them | |
| Baptism talk to engage the very young CBeebies character Iggle Piggle and friends are used in this idea for a baptism talk that appeals to very young children.
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