Reborn: You, Your Child and The Heart of Baptism Reborn explores the deeply personal power of Baptism, bringing to light the spiritual reality for parents and godparents and, most importantly, the child being baptized. Rendered with a cinematic beauty that's become the hallmark of the Augustine Institute's film productions, Reborn presents the foundation of the Church's teaching on Baptism, with a step-by-step explanation of the rite itself, including its profound place in Scripture and Tradition. https://watch.formed.org/reborn
(Important background on the Sacrament of Baptism - watch with children) A New Creation: The Mystery of Baptism To understand the wonder of Baptism, we must go all the way back to creation itself and the unique, life-giving place of water and new life shown there. From there, we watch the story of Baptism in salvation history unfold, first in the nation of Israel and culminating in the work of Jesus and his Apostles. The stage is set for this very moment in time:the moment when each individual is baptized and brought into newness of life, fellowship with God, and the community of faith. This is the beginning of a new life and a new creation.
(Information on the Rite of Baptism - watch with children) Entering the Mystery: The Rite Explained Each prayer and action in the Rite of Baptism is filled with spiritual significance, beauty, and grace. Here we see that Baptism isn't something happens on the outside alone, but changes us on the inside. Entering the Mystery walks step-by-step through the Rite of Baptism to reveal how God's love and grace is at work in the baptized and in the lives of parents and godparents. By understanding more clearly what's happening, we'll have a greater appreciation for why Baptism takes us further into a life-changing relationship with God.
(Video for parents - you don’t have to watch this one with your children unless you would like to) Nurturing the Life of Grace: Called to Mission Baptism is only the beginning. Parents and godparents are called to partner with the entire community of the faithful to help guide this new life of grace. Nurturing the Life Of Grace presents the needed information and inspiration to help care for the newly baptized through the lifelong journey of faith. Using sound Catholic principles and teaching, the roles of parents and godparents are illuminated to become the essential influences and examples the young in Christ need for a faith-filled life.