The Agency for Evangelisation and Catechesis is delighted to be able to host this webpage for the Baptism Collaborative, a national group of catechists and clergy interested in highlighting the importance and transformative power of baptism.
Join the Collaborative
Join a group of people from across the country who are passionate about reawakening a baptismal imagination; reimagining how we speak about baptism and how we accompany families in building the domestic church.
Previous Conference
Reimagining Baptism took place at St George’s Cathedral on 9 & 10 May 2025. Over 120 priests, deacons and catechists took part in discussions about baptismal preparation and the baptismal mindset.
Blessed Columba Marmion
Patron of the Collaborative, Blessed Columba Marmion wrote and spoke often of the need to understand our dignity of being Children of God. St John Paul II asked for a ‘widespread rediscovery’ of his writings in 2000.
Equipping Lay Catechists and Clergy
The Church Fathers and the Family
Baptism: our Life’s Mission - Blessed Columba Marmion
Introduction
The Art of Accompanying Parents
The Family in Magisterial Documents
Further resources for Lay Catechists and Clergy
The Family in Holy Scripture
Catechetical Goals for a Pre-Baptismal and Post-Baptismal Family Mystagogy
Preparing Families for Baptism in the Parish
The Sacrament of Baptism Booklet (with commentary)
Introduction
Example of a Letter to Godparents
Preparing Parents for the Sacrament of Baptism of their Child
Liturgical living at home
Shrove Tuesday - Pancakes and hiding the Alleluia!
Advent Wreaths
Building Advent Traditions - the Crib
Stations of the Cross (Lent)
O Antiphons (Advent)
Liturgical living in the parish
Sign near Easter Candle
Coming this June - CTS’s Baptism Box
Parish Family Accompaniment Groups
Sign near Holy Water stoup
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd
Nicaean Creed and Renewal of Baptismal Promises
Blessings
Of Expectant Couples
Of New Mothers
Of Fathers
Of Married Couples on their Anniversary
Of Families starting Sacramental Prep