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.
‘WeBelieve’ Festival 2026
We were delighted to be able to deliver one of the workshops at the ‘WeBelieve’ Festival in July 2026. We explored some of the issues presented in Franciscan University’s recently-published ‘Infant Baptism Preparation: A Field Manual’.
Previous Conference
Our second Reimagining Baptism conference took place at St Joseph’s in Stockport on 28 & 29 November 2025. Over 60 priests, deacons and catechists took part in discussions about baptismal preparation and the baptismal mindset.
Previous Conference
Our first Reimagining Baptism Conference took place at St George’s Cathedral in Southwark on 9 & 10 May 2025. Over 120 priests, deacons and catechists took part in discussions about baptismal preparation and the baptismal mindset.
Equipping Lay Catechists and Clergy
The Church Fathers and the Family
Homily of Pope John Paul II on Blessed Columba Marmion's beatification
Patron of the Collaborative: Blessed Columba Marmion - Baptism: our Life’s Mission
Introduction
The Art of Accompanying Parents
Answers to five questions about baptism
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
Text for Parish website about who can be a Godparent
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
Baptism Box - available from CTS
Parish Family Accompaniment Groups
Sign near Holy Water stoup
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd
Nicene 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