ENTRUSTED BAPTISM SERIES
A Baptism sacramental series helping parents fall in love with the sacraments!
THE ENTRUSTED JOURNAL
Full color Entrusted Journal designed for parents and godparents going through our Entrusted Baptism Series.
BAPTISM GIFT PACKAGE
This gift package is the perfect gift for baby and parents for the most important day of the child’s life…baptism.
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Featuring a customized candle holder for the baby, Made By Him (Jaime Brickner, our Local Event Coordinator) creates each candle holder individually by burning the child’s name and baptism date into the wood.
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Parents receive a copy of John’s newest book based on the baptismal vows, "The Light Entrusted to You" and much more! Over a $60 value!
ENTRUSTED SEGMENT 1
Watch the first episode on us!!
MEET THE PRESENTERS
Dr. John & Kristin Wood
Dr. John R. Wood is an eye doctor and the author of three books, including “Ordinary Lives, Extraordinary Mission: 5 Steps to Winning the War Within”. It has been one of Dynamic Catholic’s bestselling books, with over 240,000 copies distributed to date. He has spoken at hundreds of parishes and schools across the country.
John and his wife Kristin have a deep passion and love for the Catholic faith. Their dedication to the faith earned them the 2011 Centurion Award from the Diocese of Toledo, given for “Outstanding service to their parish.” Kristin is certified in the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd education model which she uses to teach the 2nd grade sacramental year.
Together they have five children and seven godchildren.
THE NEED
Sources: Georgetown Univ and Dynamic Catholic (stats since the year 2000)
25% DECREASE IN PARISH RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
21% DECREASE IN CATHOLIC SCHOOL ATTENDANCE
31% DECREASE IN BAPTISM OF INFANTS
45% DECREASE IN BAPTISM OF ADULTS
43% DECREASE IN SACRAMENTAL CATHOLIC MARRIAGES
85% OF CONFIRMATION STUDENTS LEAVE FAITH WITHIN 10 YEARS
WHAT'S INCLUDED?
10 SESSIONS
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Welcome to Entrusted!
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What is a Sacrament?
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The Three Questions
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Allies
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The Sacred Oil
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The Water
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The Light
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The Chrism
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The Rite of Baptism
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Raising Saints!
INSTRUCTOR TRAINING
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How This Series Works
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Water Activity
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Light Activity
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Chrism Activity
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Practical Ideas and Resources
