Church Ordinances the Sacraments

Why celebrate a seder meal? For Jews this is a sacred occasion, yet the Old Testament is part of Christian life as well as Jewish tradition. A sede...

For the adult candidate for Confirmation this is a valuable aid explaining not only the significance of the service itself, but also the responsibi...

Many Christians often feel confused about the sacraments of baptism and Communion. What is happening when someone goes down into the water in bapti...

There are seven sacraments administered in the Catholic Church. What are they, and what do they do? Why do human beings require sacramentalized, vi...

This addition to A Catholic Biblical Theology of the Sacraments series provides readers with a deeper appreciation of God's gifts and call in the S...

Confirmation is a significant event in a person's journey of faith and Christian commitment. In this preparation course for adults, John Cox provid...

Surveying the views on baptism of eight of history's most influential theologians, Russell Haitch expertly explains the development and bases for t...

Many of our experiences in life happen when several generations are togetherù at church, at home, in our communities. Often we only celebrate the s...

This revised study edition of the Book of Confessions contains the official creeds, catechisms, and confessional statements of the Presbyterian Chu...

Annie Heppenstall – a professed Franciscan tertiary drawn to expressions of Earth Spirituality and of the Feminine Divine, and the bestselling auth...

This Thoughtful Book Explores How the Sacraments Shape Christian Identity Fully in Christ In today’s Western society, a robust sense of identity is...

The sacrament par excellence, the Eucharist, has been upheld as the foundational sacrament of Christ's Body called church, yet it has confounded Ch...

As Jesus was celebrating His final Passover meal, He made some bold statements. First, He took the bread and said, ÒThis is my body.Ó Then He took ...

If you have ever felt that an all-age Eucharist just isn’t possible because the children will be restless and the adults will be irritated, then th...

This addition to the Catholic Biblical Theology of the Sacraments series provides readers with a deeper appreciation of God's gifts and call in the...

The Catholic Commentary on Sacred Scripture series has proven widely successful, with series volumes having sold over 250,000 copies. Designed to c...

The church's development and use of sacraments has evolved in many ways from the days of the early church to the present. This sourcebook provides ...

With children taking communion before confirmation now widely practiced in the Church of England, a fresh theological and practical exploration of ...

This practical companion to Common Worship: Baptism and Confirmation Services will help churches to use the rites of baptism and confirmation with ...

Many see confirmation as the finish line, but in many ways it is the starting line with the rest of life ahead in the company of a loving God. Just...

The issue of baptism has troubled Protestants for centuries. Should infants be baptized before their faith is conscious, or does God command the ba...

One of the biggest challenges that the newly ordained face is preparing to preside at the Eucharist for the first time. You may have sat through hu...

Many of our experiences in life happen when several generations are togetherùat church, at home, in our communities. Holidays and family events are...

Informative and encouraging, this brief book serves as a helpful primer and quick reference tool regarding Presbyterian baptism for pastors, elders...

This volume offers a complete collection of the authorised Common Worship baptism and confirmation services, including the Additional Baptism Texts...

Provides the text of an Order for Prayer and Dedication after a Civil Marriage with Bible readings, Psalms and Canticles. This service is for coupl...

No matter how you ask the questions, the answer is always the same. Yes you can! You can incorporate innovative strategies into your church ministr...

Bread and Wine People is a shared journey designed to help deepen a sense of community within the parish – an all-age programme for full participat...

Baptism is a step of obedience for every believer, but behind this simple act lies a rich tapestry of Christian belief and teaching. In the second ...

Respected Baptist historian and theologian Bill Leonard takes readers through the theological and practical questions that are important to Baptist...

Baptism – God’s Magnificent Gift is a new approach to the preparation of parents for the baptism of their child. At present, the priest explains th...

Liturgy forms both individuals and the community in the faith and life of the Christian gospel. Animating Liturgy invites you to consider the litur...

Liturgy forms both individuals and the community in the faith and life of the Christian gospel. Animating Liturgy invites you to consider the litur...