The Story of My Baptism

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The Story of My Bapti sm

___________________________ was a
(DATE OF BAPTISM)

special day because I became a child of God and a member of the Church. I was Baptized by ______________,
(NAME OF CELEBRANT)

at____________________________,
(NAME OF CHURCH)

my family and friends gathered together to celebrate my Baptism. My Godmother, ________________,

(NAME)

and Godfather, _________________

(NAME)

were there to welcome me into God's loving care. My parents chose them to be my godparents because______________

Through my Baptism, I have been given grace, a share in God's life!

Place a copy of a picture from your baptism here and write a sentence about it.

Whats so special about your name? Ask your family why it was chosen for you, what it means, if you were named after someone

What did your Baptism look like?

Circle the picture that looks most like yours.

Did you look closely at each picture?

Who was Baptized? How were they Baptized?

At your Baptism, your parish welcomed you as a new member of the Church.
List or draw and label members of your parish familythese could be people you know well or those you hope to get to know better.: the person who greets you at the door, who reads from the lectionary, your pastor, or those whose hands you shake at the sign of peace.

Think of how you are growing in God's love each day.

What gifts and talents did God give you?

How can you use your gifts and talents to help others?
Whats your mystagogy?

Becoming an altar server is one way of using your gifts and serving your church community. List or draw some others.

Draw a picture of each symbol of Baptism mentioned in the prayers at the right:

God, your gift of water reminds me of my Baptism. I am blessed in the name of God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. Amen. As I put on this white garment, may I remember I am Baptized in your name. Jesus, you are the light of the world. Help me share your light and love with others.

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