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Rohan’s Baptismal Creed

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A. Sinner’s Prayer

Dear God,

I confess that you love me better than I can ever love myself.

Please forgive me for putting myself first instead of loving you with all my heart, soul, mind and strength, and my neighbor as myself.

I am sorry for not listening to and obeying you. I open my heart to receive and trust Jesus Christ as my Savior and Lord.

Make me like Jesus through your Spirit, Word, Body, and Blood.

I ask this in the name of the Father, Son & Holy Spirit.

Amen.

B. Brief Catechism
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The Preschool Gospel, Take One

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Yesterday my precocious 4-year-old said he wanted to be baptized.  I don’t think he’s ready yet; our church doesn’t baptize kids until they are at least seven.

But, how would I know if he was ready?

What is the minimum someone needs to truly understand in order to authentically embark on a lifelong journey of discipleship?  In short, how should you explain the gospel to preschoolers?

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