I find my hope and consolation standing in a Church full of people all promising to strive for justice and peace among all people, and respect the dignity of every human being.
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"The Gospel doesn't make us equal; the Gospel makes us One." - Bill Cliff
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There are many ways to proclaim this Good News and its transforming power in our lives. The decisions and choices that we make, the way we relate to others, the things that we value, all have the potential to proclaim this Good News.
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Whenever we remember our baptism - by renewing our baptismal vows, signing ourselves with the sign of the cross, being sprinkled with holy water or even just when we encounter water in our daily lives - we are reminded of God's promise of forgiveness.
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In baptism, we recognize God's gifts to us in the apostolic community that is the Church and we promise to continue to be a part of it.
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The community speaks in the voice of God who became human in solidarity with us; who offered healing and service and new life by word and deed; who suffered and died and rose again to show the depth and power of God's love and forgiveness.
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Perhaps then the grace of initiation, that is the promises through which we are joined to God and the Church, is not contained in any one of these moments or rites, but each of them points to and celebrates this relationship.
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When children, especially young children read in worship they share with the community some of the skills which are most important to them.
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Children's bulletins send an important message; that children belong in the worshiping community.
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