Helping Families Welcome Their Child into the Church with Baptism Preparation
The Augustine Institute offers resources to enrich your parish's Baptism preparation program and parishioners' understanding of the sacrament.
Reborn: Best Practices
These resources use the video and discussion series "Reborn" to guide parents and godparents through Baptism preparation.
Meeting Formats:
- One-Session Parent Meeting (2 hours): Utilize all three sessions of "Reborn", incorporating group discussions between each session.
- Two-Session Parent Meeting (2 x 90 minutes):
- Session 1 & 2 in the first meeting followed by Q&A.
- Session 3 & Bonus Session in the second meeting.
- Three-Session Parent Meeting (3 x 60 minutes): Dedicate each session to a single "Reborn" video and discussion.
- Reverse Classroom:
- Parents watch Session 1 at home and answer study guide questions.
- They come to the meeting prepared for discussion.
- Large-Group/Parish-Wide Study:
- Offer "Reborn" as a parish-wide session with video viewing and small group discussions.
- Find promotional materials at https://leaders.formed.org/.
Additional Resources:
- Subscription to FORMED:
- Encourage parents/godparents to subscribe before their first meeting.
- A volunteer can contact them to congratulate them and offer subscription assistance.
- This provides access to FORMED online and through the app.
- Participant Guides:
- Order discounted, full-color guides for FORMED parishes (60% off).
By using these resources, your parish can create a welcoming and informative Baptism preparation program for families.
