Baptism & Initiation
Dominic James
baptized. Photo (c)
2004 Norman Vesprini
and used with
permission. When
baptism is enacted in
strong and lavish
ways they embody the
rich grace of the
gospel. What would
strengthen baptism in
your context?
Take a tour of ancient and
modern places for baptism.
The host requires registration
and sign in, but it is free.
This is the font and baptismal pool in the
Cathedral of the Madeleine in Salt Lake City,
Utah.

Photo: Daniel Benedict
Come the Waters:
Baptism and Our Ministry
of Welcoming Seekers
and Making Disciples by
Daniel T. Benedict Jr. A
pastoral invitation to
congregations and their
leaders to practice deep
hospitality to those God is
drawing into the death and
resurrection of Jesus Christ.
It draws upon the ancient
church's way of making
disciples. Is it time for our
churches to move from
gaining members to making
disciples?

ISBN# 0-88177-179-1
Articles on Christian Initiation:
    Dan Benedict's second of two
    presentations at the 2001
    Annual Gathering of NAAC at
    Santa Fe on the theme:
    "Getting Out on the Sidewalk
    and the Front Porch: Assessing
    the Climate of Evangelization in
    the Postmodern World."
    Dan Benedict's first of two
    presentations at the 2001
    Annual Gathering of NAAC at
    Santa Fe on the theme:
    "Getting Out on the Sidewalk
    and the Front Porch: Assessing
    the Climate of Evangelization in
    the Postmodern World."
The North American Association for the
Catechumenate seeks to promote and nurture
the catechumenal process in order that the whole
faith community might fulfill Christ's commission to
make disciples, baptizing and teaching all peoples.
NAAC seeks:
  • To provide for annual gatherings, correspondence,
    and publications for an exchange of information
    pertaining to the catechumenal process
  • To advocate for — and to promote a better
    understanding of — the catechumenal process
  • To be available to all denominations at all levels to
    advise and assist in the implementation and
    development of the catechumenal process
  • To promote and effectively implement the
    inculturation and adaptation of the catechumenate

The North American Forum on the
Catechumenate is an International Network of
Pastoral Ministers, Liturgists, Catechists, and
Theologians. Since 1981 the Forum has united
and supported pastoral ministers in the U.S.,
Canada, and beyond.

  • Dedicated to making a fully implemented
    Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults a reality
    for all.
  • Supporting the reconciliation ministries
    implicit in the Rite.
  • Committed to evangelization and conversion
    through catechesis, liturgy, discipleship, and
    mission.
  • Celebrating all cultural gifts.