Church Ordinances the Sacraments

Baptism is one of the most important practices in the church, something that Jesus calls his followers to do. Packed with simple summaries, this ba...

The Lord's Supper is something all Christians celebrate. But what does mean? You will experience the Lord's Supper in a fresh way as you find out a...

The meal that Jesus of Nazareth gave his followers, celebrated with grand liturgy and golden chalice, or words pared lean and tiny plastic cups, is...

To Thomas Watson, the Lord’s Supper was a visible sermon, a mirror in which to gaze on the sufferings and death of Christ. ‘God, to help our faith,...

For everyone who loves liturgy and its ability to empower the people of God, here is an invaluable collection of material that will bring a new joy...

An outstanding exploration of Orthodox spirituality centering on the key themes of the Eucharist and asceticism. Fr Maxym Lysack recruits the teach...

Praise for 'The Body Broken' 'The pathos of God for the torn and tearing body of Christ has seized the heart of Robert Benson. This book is ...

Where Your Treasure Is, What the Bible Says About Money Bible study includes penetrating questions that generate discussion, helpful leader's notes...

This study guide is part of the Beatitudes Series. It consists of six lessons that deal with the deep human longing for God, a hunger built into ma...

This Bumper Book, together with its companion volumes, draws together material from a wide range of sources and a number of top authors to create a...

The first part of Enjoying Mass guides teachers and catechists through the structure of the Mass. The second part presents examples of liturgies ba...

Whenever we gather around the Lord’s table, we come as we are to share in things which are greater than ourselves. All good worship depends on achi...

These six lectures on the Christian sacraments were delivered in Jerusalem in the fourth century. This was a time of rapid transition for the Churc...

These books are designed for catechists and priests working with parents whose children are preparing to celebrate these important Sacraments. Stru...

These books are designed for catechists and priests working with parents whose children are preparing to celebrate these important Sacraments. Stru...

Why celebrate a seder meal? For Jews this is a sacred occasion, yet the Old Testament is part of Christian life as well as Jewish tradition. A sede...

For the adult candidate for Confirmation this is a valuable aid explaining not only the significance of the service itself, but also the responsibi...

Many Christians often feel confused about the sacraments of baptism and Communion. What is happening when someone goes down into the water in bapti...

There are seven sacraments administered in the Catholic Church. What are they, and what do they do? Why do human beings require sacramentalized, vi...

This addition to A Catholic Biblical Theology of the Sacraments series provides readers with a deeper appreciation of God's gifts and call in the S...

Confirmation is a significant event in a person's journey of faith and Christian commitment. In this preparation course for adults, John Cox provid...

Surveying the views on baptism of eight of history's most influential theologians, Russell Haitch expertly explains the development and bases for t...

Many of our experiences in life happen when several generations are togetherù at church, at home, in our communities. Often we only celebrate the s...

This revised study edition of the Book of Confessions contains the official creeds, catechisms, and confessional statements of the Presbyterian Chu...

Annie Heppenstall – a professed Franciscan tertiary drawn to expressions of Earth Spirituality and of the Feminine Divine, and the bestselling auth...

Time to Pray contains a simplified Daily Office: a pattern of prayer, praise and Bible reading. to help you take a break during the day, give thank...

This Thoughtful Book Explores How the Sacraments Shape Christian Identity Fully in Christ In today’s Western society, a robust sense of identity is...

The sacrament par excellence, the Eucharist, has been upheld as the foundational sacrament of Christ's Body called church, yet it has confounded Ch...

As Jesus was celebrating His final Passover meal, He made some bold statements. First, He took the bread and said, ÒThis is my body.Ó Then He took ...

If you have ever felt that an all-age Eucharist just isn’t possible because the children will be restless and the adults will be irritated, then th...

This addition to the Catholic Biblical Theology of the Sacraments series provides readers with a deeper appreciation of God's gifts and call in the...

The Catholic Commentary on Sacred Scripture series has proven widely successful, with series volumes having sold over 250,000 copies. Designed to c...

The church's development and use of sacraments has evolved in many ways from the days of the early church to the present. This sourcebook provides ...

With children taking communion before confirmation now widely practiced in the Church of England, a fresh theological and practical exploration of ...

This practical companion to Common Worship: Baptism and Confirmation Services will help churches to use the rites of baptism and confirmation with ...

Many see confirmation as the finish line, but in many ways it is the starting line with the rest of life ahead in the company of a loving God. Just...

The issue of baptism has troubled Protestants for centuries. Should infants be baptized before their faith is conscious, or does God command the ba...

Many of our experiences in life happen when several generations are togetherùat church, at home, in our communities. Holidays and family events are...

Informative and encouraging, this brief book serves as a helpful primer and quick reference tool regarding Presbyterian baptism for pastors, elders...