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We Are Many Parts, we are all one body, and the gifts we have we are given to share. May the Spirit of love make us one indeed; one, the love that we share, one, our hope in despair, one, the cross that we bear.

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SACRAMENTS OF INITIATION

Baptism

Confirmation

Eucharist

Baptism
1.	The following articles from Catholic Update contain excellent explanations of the practice of and theology of Baptism: “Baptism: Our Lifelong Call” by Nicholas Lohkamp, O.F.M. “The Sacrament of Baptism: Celebrating the Embrace of God” by Sandra DeGidio, O.S.M.
2.	To understand the role of the Godparent or Sponsor, you may read, “Godparents and Sponsors - What is Expected of Them Today?” by William Wegher.
3.	And to delve a little deeper into the biblical foundations of the sacrament see: Scripture from Scratch. “Baptism`s Biblical Roots” by Carolyn Thomas, S.C.N.
4.	For a younger audience, have a look at this Youth Update: “Baptism: First but Forever” by Timothy J. Cronin
5.	From the popular storyteller, Father John Shea, you may enjoy this article from a series called the Spirituality of the Sacraments in U.S. Catholic Magazine: “Baptism - How to Make a Graceful Entrance”
6.	Reflect on the meaning of your own baptism and learn about why it is proper to celebrate Baptism during Sunday mass by reading: “Make a Splash at Sunday Mass" by Jim Dinn
7.	In the celebration of Baptism, we recite the creed and renew our commitment to the faith expressed in it. For a refresher on the meaning of the creed, read: Scott Appleby’s article “The Creed: Do you Believe what you Just Said?”
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