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Baptism
Baptism
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Baptism Cube - The 3-D

Church House Publishing
Illustrated cube (7.5cm) for children to open up as a hands-on way of exploring what baptism is all about
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Common Worship - Initiation Services Book

Church House Publishing 1998
Authorised texts for Baptism, Confirmation & Reception into Communion of the C of E.
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First Steps DVD
Derek Williams, Mark Eary, artwork Simon Smith CPAS 2005
8 min presentation to give to parents, explaining need to travel with your child on Christian journey, plus basics of Christian message & significance of baptism. Attractive cartoon style & non-threatening voice-over. Plus written guide
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Gifts of Baptism, The Booklet
Margaret Withers Barnabas - BRF 2003
'An essential guide for parents, sponsors and leaders.' By focusing on explaining baptism to a young child, this book also provides a simple explanation for adults
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Infant Baptism in Common Worship Booklet
Colin Buchanan Grove Books 2001
Examining the rationale for baptism and the liturgical principles, and implementing the new rite.
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My Baptism Book Book
Diana Murrie Church House Publishing
Hard back illustrated gift book for children aged 3+ to explain baptism.
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Thanksgiving for the Gift of a Child Booklet
Trevor Lloyd Grove Books 2001
Looking at the ways in which this service might be used, the relation between it and baptism and the theological issues involved.
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Your Baby's Baptism Booklet

Redemptorist
Well-produced & beatifully illustrated large format booklet explaining the meaning of baptism, going through the ceremony and covering FAQs.
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Your Baby's Baptism in Church of England Booklet
Stuart Thomas Kevin Mayhew 1989, 2000
Good basic introduction to Baptism, outlining its significance and what the actual service entails, and with some frequently asked questions addressed. Illustrated and visually attractive
Baptisms
Baptisms
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Baptisms, Weddings & Funerals (Cross-cultural) Booklet

Southwark Diocese
Helpful little guide to different practices and expectations for rites of passage from different countries around the world. Produced by MEAC. (2 copies)
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New Initiation Rites Booklet
Colin Buchanan & Michael Vasey Grove Books 1998
'A commentary on Services authorised from Easter 1998' - baptism and confirmation
Confirmation
Confirmation
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Being Confirmed Book
Nick Aitken SPCK 2004
Designed for young people, also suitable as an easy-reading option for adults. Simple and straightforward with a few cartoons to lighten the touch.
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Beyond Confirmation Book
Stephen Hance BRF 2003
'Going for growth in your Christian life.' Suitable for new believers, adults and older young people, both pre and post confirmation. Intended for personal reading, not groups, easy to read and not too long.
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Confirmation Notebook Book
Hugh Montefiore SPCK 1968, 2002
' A Guide to Christian belief and practice' for adults. Old faithful, now in pocket-sized format. 25 short chapters divided into numbered & headed paragraphs, in matter-of -fact language for easy access.
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Confirmation Pack Pack
Sister Ruth Reed Church Army 1990
'For people with learning difficulties/mental handicap.' A course of 7 sessions - includes 16 pictures to be used as basis for teaching and discussion. (2 copies)
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Faith Confirmed Book
Peter Jackson, Chris Wright SPCK 2003
Preparing adults and young adults for confirmation with an introduction to what Anglican Christians believe. Attractive layout with colour illustrations and clear intelligent information in bite-sized chunks.
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Faith for Life, A Book

Lion 1985
Good basic introduction to Christian faith, aimed at secondary school level, but useful for adults too. Lavishly illustrated but manages not to look too obviously dated, despite its vintage.
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Following Jesus Booklet
James Jones BRF 2000
For children & young people (9-13), covers 31 basic steps in Christian teaching. Simple cartoon-illustrated format.
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Knowing Jesus etc Pack of booklets

Baptist Union
Series of booklets for people with learning disabilities giving very simple illustrated intro to Christian faith. Booklets are: Knowing Jesus, Following Jesus, Joining the Church.(See Christian Basics section for extra booklet: The Church)
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Raised with Christ Booklet

Southwark Diocese 1997
Basic info plus FAQs on the subject (2 copies - other in Children- Communion & Worship section)
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This is our Faith Book
Jeffrey John, Rosemary Gallagher, John Trenchard Redemptorist 1995 2001
'A popular presentation of Church teaching.' For adults and suitable for Confirmation preparation, beautifully presented with colour illustrations. Written from a high church perspective but with broad appeal.
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Travelling Well Book
Steven Croft, Stephen Cottrell Church House Publishing 2003
'A companion guide to the Christian life.' For those setting out on the Christian life, probably post, rather than pre Confirmation. Subjects include prayer, Bible reading, worship, relating faith to daily life etc. With prayers and readings.
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Your Confirmation Booklet

Redemptorist
' A journey of questions and answers' Large format booklet well-illustrated, aimed at teenagers but probably also suitable for pre-teens and young adults.
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Your Confirmation in Church of England Booklet
Stuart Thomas Kevin Mayhew 1996
'Adult approach to a life of Christian commitment.' Rather than explaining Christian belief & practice, this book focuses on process of decision-making, significance of the service, rewards & responsibilities of church membership.
Funerals
Funerals
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Christian Funeral, A Booklet
ed: Jane Williams Redemptorist 2006
'A Guide for the Family' Attractively laid out & illustrated, guide to Practicalities, the Christian approach, planning a service, the death of a child, FAQs etc.
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Dying and Death Step by Step Booklet
Trevor Lloyd Grove Books 2000
A funerals flowchart - visiting the dying, ministry at time of death, planning the funeral, after the funeral
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Funeral Book, The Book
Eltin Griffin Columba Press 1998
'Pastoral commentaries, creative ideas & funeral homilies.' Catholic perspective: making the most of funerals, memory & hope, evangelisation, practicalities. Sample talks for many situations.
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Funerals & Ministry to the Bereaved Booklet

Church House Publishing 1985
'Handbook of funeral practices & procedures.' by Churches Group on funeral services at cemeteries & crematoria.
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New Natural Death Handbook, The Book
Ed: N Albery, G Elliot, J Elliot Natural Death Centre 1993
Guide to preparing for dying, care for the dying at home, ecologically friendly funerals, guide to suppliers of coffins, professional services & green burial sites.
Weddings
Weddings
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Anglican Marriage in England & Wales Booklet

Faculty Office 1999
'A Guide to the Law for Clergy' - Meaning of Residence, choice of location, duty to marry, licences, banns, registration etc
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Getting Married Booklet

Redemptorist 1998
Large format glossily illustrated booklet on: planning your wedding, questions, choosing readings, marriage and the law, and meaning of a church wedding.
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Guidelines for Celebration of Mixed Faith Marriage Booklet
Inter-faith Consultative Group Board of Mission 1991
Specifically about mixed-faith marriages in the Church of England, looking at legal position, various issues involved, practice of other faiths and other denominations.
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Making the Most of Weddings Book
Andrew Body Church House Bookshop 2007
'A practical guide to churches' How to promote your church as a wedding venue, make positive initial contacts, marriage preparation, planning for the day, follow up. Lots of practical advice.
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Marriage in Church After Divorce Book
Working Party Church House Publishing 2000
'Discussion document from the working party commissioned by House of Bishops.' Offers some guidelines and outlines procedures for remarriage.