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Rite of Holy Baptism
Baptism scheduling & information
The Celebration of Baptism Program
gives us opportunities to grow in our understanding and
appreciation of what it means to be a child of God. It
begins at birth and continues through eighth grade. The
program is designed to:
Provide occasions for family
conversation and worship together.
Nurture relationships and grow in
faith community with other children and families at
Shepherd of the Valley.
Every event will include a brief
interactive presentation for parents and pictures of
each child by the baptismal font.
Celebration of Baptism
Birth-1 year olds: Welcome to
God's Family
Events TBA
Families are
invited to gather at the start of their child's faith
journey to consider easy and meaningful rituals and
traditions for nurturing their child's faith at home.
2-3 year olds
(birthdates 9/1/2007 to 8/31/2008):
Splashed with the Spirit
Events TBA
Children and their parents are invited to enjoy water
play as they discover they are washed fresh and clean in
baptism.
3-4 year olds
(birthdates 9/1/2006 to 8/31/2007):
The B-I-B-L-E, That's the Book for Me!
Events TBA
Children and their parents are invited to a special
learning event. Each child will receive the
Spark Story Bible along with a special
blessing during the 11:00 AM worship service.
4-5 year olds
(birthdates 9/1/2005 to 8/31/2006):
Child of God
Events TBA
Families are
invited to explore what it means to be children of God
through active play and learning together. Families are
invited to the 5:00 PM worship service for a special
blessing.
Kindergarten:
My Very Own Church
Events TBA
Children will learn that Jesus wants
us to pray, worship, read the Bible and serve. This
event will let children know that God loves for them to
have fun at church.
Families are invited to the 5:00 PM worship service for
a special blessing.
1st Grade: Follow Jesus
Events TBA
Parents are invited to join their first graders in
following footprints to discover what it means to be a
follower of Jesus every day. Families are invited to the
5:00 PM worship service for a special blessing.
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2nd Grade:
Talking to God "The Lord's Prayer"
Events TBA
Children and their parents will encounter the meaning of
the Lord's Prayer as they engage in fun and creative
activities together. Dinner will be served and families
are invited to the 5:00 PM worship service for a special
blessing.
3rd Grade: Get the Message
Events TBA
Parents are invited to give their
children a special blessing as they are gifted new
Bibles at the 11:00 AM worship service in the sanctuary.
A light lunch follows as children and their parents take
a few extra moments to become acquainted with their new
Bibles.
4th Grade:
Worship Works
Events TBA
Fourth graders and their parents
will discover the importance of the worship as they
become familiar with the many parts of a worship
service. Dinner will be served and families are invited
to attend the 5:00 PM worship service to receive a
special blessing.
Grade 5: First
Communion
Family Learning Events are designed
for elementary-age children and their parents to explore
the meaning of this special meal prior to receiving
communion. Both children and adults will come away with
a deeper appreciation for the amazing gift that Jesus
has given us in the sacrament.
Family Learning Events:
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Spring 2011: Tuesday,
April 19,
7:00 PM
Children may take first communion on Maundy
Thursday, April 21, at the 7:00 PM worship service.
6th Grade: Passages--Worship
Events TBA
Parents are invited to present
their sixth graders with a Bible (a gift from SOTV)
during the 11:00 AM sanctuary worship service. They will
also be introduced to a new confirmation opportunity for
worship and service entitled HYPE!
8th Grade:
Stand
Your Ground
Wednesday, January 19,
2011, 7:00 PM
Parents and eighth graders are invited to join us at SOTV
for your Celebration of Baptism Party “Stand your
Ground”. It will be a amazing night of Faith, Fun and
Fellowship!
Please contact
Pastor Duane Paetznick or Pam Geddes if
you have any questions.
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