Here we have various example of Baptismal affirmation services for celebrating the seasons of life and faith development. It is an ever-growing
list, and I hope it inspires you to create your own Baptismal affirmation rites (and send them to me too, that I might share them with others).
Many were developed through retreats and workshops that I have led over the last few years.
Baptismal Affirmations for Life Milestones or Special Life Events
- Baptismal Affirmation in Thanksgiving for the Birth of a Child
- Baptismal Affirmation for a New Home
- Baptismal Affirmation for Celebrating a Wedding Anniversary
- Baptismal Affirmation Service for the New School Year
- Affirmation of Baptism Ritual for Being the Caretaker of a New Pet
- Baptismal Affirmation Service for Retirement
- Baptismal Affirmation for a Time of Death and Dying
Daily and Personal Baptismal Affirmation Rites
- For Daily Baptisml Affirmation
- Baptismal affirmation for a New Day/for New Opportunities/for a New Year
- Baptismal Affirmation for Times of Weariness and Worry
- Experiencing the Spirit Within One's Own Baptismal Journey (meditation)
Seasonal Baptismal Affirmation Rites (to be done in the home or in church)
- Baptismal Remembrance for Thanksgiving Day
- Baptismal Affirmation for the Lighting of Advent Candles
- Baptismal Affirmation for Saint Nicholas Day (December 6)
- Baptismal Affirmation for Before Opening Christmas Presents
- Baptismal Affirmation to be Included in All Saints Sunday
- Baptismal Affirmation for Saint Patrick's Day
- Baptismal Affirmation for Valintine's Day
- Baptismal Affirmation for Mother's Day
- Baptismal Affirmation for Father's Day
Baptismal Affirmations for Relationships Within Communtiy
- Blessing of Intentional Relationships and Mutuality or Affirming our Unity in Christ and Sharing the Spirit's Guidance
- Blessing for the Discovery of our Baptismal Ministry and Gifts
- Affirmation of Baptism in Recognition of Ministries in the Congregation/Installation Service for Church Officers
- Baptismal Affirmation for Rally Day (first day of Sunday School)
- Baptismal Remembrance for Recieving New Members
- Baptismal Affirmation for National Tragedy and Mourning
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