Preparing for Membership
Of Water and Spirit (Children)
An eight-lesson resource that provides adults the materials they need to prepare children (around age eight) for baptism and confirmation. Topics covered in activity-based lessons include: our relationship to God, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit; baptism, confirmation, and other church sacraments; basic beliefs and church history; the nature study and use of scripture; commitment as a disciple (generous response); responsibility for sharing our witness; and relationship to others and responsibility for promoting peace and justice in community (Zion).
Of Water and Spirit Deepening the Journey (Youth)
A youth discipleship journal designed for teenagers interested in membership and living out their discipleship in the Community of Christ. Topics covered include: God Jesus and the Holy Spirit; church scriptures; church history; the sacraments; serving God; discipleship in the community; and sharing our witness and resources in the Community of Christ.