Taking the Plunge: Baptism And Parenting by Anne Kitch
ANNE E. KITCH You've chosen the godparents, dressed the baby in yards of white, and headed to church for the christening. Now what? What does the sacrament of baptism mean in your child's life - and yours?InTaking the Plunge, parents explore how the Baptismal Covenant helps to shape the experience of raising children. What are you promising when you baptize your child? Why are "please" and "thank you" theological words, not simply polite things to say? Anne Kitch writes with a light touch and includes plenty of real-life stories. Paperback 122 pp Anne E. Kitch is the Canon for Christian Education at the Cathedral Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. She is author of many books for children and their families, includingWhat We Do in Church,What We Do in Advent, andThe Anglican Family Prayer Book.