Course Description

This course invites you to dig deeper into baptism as it is presented and, in doing so, come to a better understanding of the rites of baptism found in the Book of Common Prayer. By making a close examination of the spirituality within these liturgies you can come to a better understanding of how baptism marks the beginning of the spiritual journey and the principal steps to take along the path. It examines the key elements of the rite and clarifies a number of misconceptions which many have.

Whether you have been baptised recently or have been a practicing Christian for many years it is very likely that you will some important information in this course.

Janet Gentles

Course curriculum

  • 1

    INTRODUCTION

    • Spiritual Formation Intro 2017
  • 2

    LESSON 1. IN CHRIST ALL SHALL BE MADE ALIVE

    • Lesson 1. In Christ All Shall be Made Alive (Text and Audio)

    • Lesson 1. In Christ All Shall be Made Alive (Audio)
  • 3

    LESSON 2. BIBLICAL FOUNDATION FOR BAPTISM

    • Lesson 2: Biblical Foundation for Baptism (Text and Audio)

    • Lesson 2. The Biblical Foundation for Baptism (Audio)
  • 4

    Lesson 3. REDEMPTION EXPLAINED

    • Lesson 3: Redemption Explained (Text and Audio)

    • Lesson 3. Redemption Explained (Audio)
  • 5

    LESSON 4. CHANGE IN LIFE

    • Lesson 4: A Change in Life (Text and Audio)

    • Lesson 4.- A Change in Life (Audio)

    • Transforming Self 1
  • 6

    LESSON 5. CLARIFYING MISCONCEPTIONS

    • Lesson 5. Clarifying Misconceptions (Text and Audio)

    • Lesson 5. Clarifying Misconceptions (Audio)

    • Transforming Self 2
  • 7

    LESSON 6. THE CREED

    • Lesson 6. The Creed (Text and Audio)

    • Lesson 6. The Creed (Audio)

    • Transforming Self 3
  • 8

    LESSON 7. THE SIGN OF THE CROSS

    • Lesson 7. The Sign of the Cross (Text and Audio)

    • Lesson 7. The sign of the Cross (Audio)

    • Transforming Self 4
  • 9

    LESSON 8. THE BODY OF CHRIST

    • Lesson 8. The Body of Christ (Text and Audio)

    • Lesson 8. The Body of Christ (Audio)

    • Transformimng Self 5
  • 10

    LESSON 9. WATCHFULNESS

    • Lesson 9. Watchfulness (Text and Audio)

    • Lesson 9. Watchfulness (Audio)
  • 11

    FROM THE BOOK OF COMMON PRAYER

    • THE MINISTRATION OF PUBLICK BAPTISM OF INFANTS

    • THE MINISTRATION OF PUBLICK BAPTISM TO SUCH AS ARE OF RIPER YEARS

    • A CATECHISM