Order code: DBC | 978-1-61671-600-4 | Paperback | 6 x 9 | 96 pages | Language: English | Copyright Year: 2022
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When deacons reflect on their baptismal call, it opens a conversation about their vocation to the diaconate and helps them break open the meaning of the rite and each of its symbols. As an ordinary minister of the sacrament of baptism—and in many cases, performing most baptisms in a parish—the deacon is central to welcoming a new family and child to into their parish community.
A Deacon’s Guide to Baptizing Children: A Pastoral and Theological Approach provides deacons with a greater understanding on how their own baptism calls them to ministry, along with ways to nurture faith among families who bring their children to be baptized.
It also addresses practical issues, such as when a deacon may baptize, preparation for celebrating the rite, homily preparation, and how to navigate through the ritual with intentionality when many children are being baptized at the same time.
"Deacon Paul Covino’s book is distinguished by clarity, thoroughness and pastoral wisdom. He explains what the Order of Baptism of Children is and does by weaving together liturgical and sacramental theology, canon law, spiritual insight, and carefully chosen liturgical documentation into a rich catechesis and a comprehensive ritual guide. This book is a must read not only for deacons but also for priests, parish baptismal teams, liturgy committees and students of liturgy. It is an ideal text for courses in liturgical practice in both permanent diaconate and priestly formation programs."
— Rev. Msgr. James A. Mongelluzzo
"Deacon Paul Covino has presented us with a great gift in his latest book. Far more than a simple "how-to" text, Deacon Paul's book leads us to ponder deeply the meaning of baptism itself for ourselves and all those we serve. This is a terrific and indispensable resource for everyone involved in the preparation and celebration of baptism. We owe Deacon Paul an enormous debt of gratitude for this gift!"
—Deacon William T. Ditewig, former executive director of the Secretariat for the Diaconate, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
A Deacon’s Guide for Baptizing Children: A Pastoral and Theological Approach is a thoughtful and practical review of the Order of Baptism of Children for deacons and other pastoral leaders. Author Paul Covino covers all the essentials—from the preparation of the parents to the involvement of the community, the celebration of the rite and the ongoing post-baptismal formation of the parents."
— Deacon Frank Zolvinski, Holy Family Parish, LaPorte, IN
This supplement will be available soon.
