Lavabo towel alternative
Instead of using a small Lavabo towel to dry young ones' faces after baptism, a member of the congregation decorates small hand towels with Christian symbols.
Ideas
The Best Gift – aka 'The Dog Story' – an idea for Christmas services
This short, humorous presentation is ideal for a Christmas service (online or otherwise) which includes young children, or, it could be used in a Sunday School setting around Christmas time if churches are open at the time
Talking about baptism using 'The Lion King'
I have used the opening sequence to ‘The Lion King' – when the infant Simba is presented for a kind of ‘baptism'.
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.
