When a baptized Christian affirms the faith, the presiding minister asks the question: Do you intend to continue in the covenant God made with you in holy baptism? (See box on right.) Our five-fold responses are actually five gifts from God—Spirit-filled gifts given to guide our walk in the newness of life in Christ.
Resources:
- Living Our Baptism - 5 Bible Studies on the Five Gifts | doc pdf
- Living Our Baptism - Bible Study: Fruit of the Spirit | docpdf
- Living Our Baptism - Youth: Rite of Affirmation Preparation | docpdf
- Living Our Baptism - Youth: Rite of Affirmation Preparation | docpdf
- Living Our Baptism - Magnet of Five Gifts | pdf
- An Implementation Guide: Living our Baptism | docpdf Spanish pdf
- Bible Study: (Lectionary, 2nd lesson)
- Five Gifts of Discipleship during Advent and Christmas | docpdf Spanish pdf
Theme 1: Emmanuel—God’s Gifts to Us
Theme 2: Mary’s Song—God’s Gift to the World - Five Gifts of Discipleship during Epiphany | docpdf Spanish pdf
Theme 1: The Season of Aha!
Theme 2: “Yes I Do!” Resolutions - Five Gifts of Discipleship during Lent | docpdf Spanish pdf
Theme: Living Our Baptism (based on Philippians) - Five Gifts of Discipleship during Easter | docpdf Spanish pdf
Theme: Living our Baptism (based on baptism liturgy) - Five Gifts of Discipleship during Pentecost | docpdf Spanish pdf
Planning Process: Inward and Outward Gifts - Music | docpdf
- Prayers for Gifts of Discipleship | docpdf
- Overview with Discussion Guide | docpdf Spanish pdf
- Personal Inventory: Inward, Outward Gifts of Discipleship | docpdf
