Book on baptism for 7 yo who is not yet baptized

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I’m asking for recommendations for my grandson. After having been in foster care for 3 yrs, & with his Forever Family for 10 mos., his adoption is nearly completed. He’s in (what sounds like to me) a good Catholic school. As far as we know right now, he has not been baptized, but he does know Christmas is Jesus’ birthday, and He is our Savior (bc I asked him directly). He may know much more. He does not live nearby. According to canon law, a child over the age of 7 needs to be instructed and to choose to be baptized and go through some kind of extra instruction.

Can anyone recommend a book on baptism that might fit the bill in this situation?

I just want to help my son & DIL in any way, and like to send him books. He is a good reader; reads above his 1st gr level.

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Praying Grandma

PS Thanks in advance for all suggestions!
 
Mimi said:
I’m asking for recommendations for my grandson. After having been in foster care for 3 yrs, & with his Forever Family for 10 mos., his adoption is nearly completed. He’s in (what sounds like to me) a good Catholic school. As far as we know right now, he has not been baptized, but he does know Christmas is Jesus’ birthday, and He is our Savior (bc I asked him directly). He may know much more. He does not live nearby. According to canon law, a child over the age of 7 needs to be instructed and to choose to be baptized and go through some kind of extra instruction.

Can anyone recommend a book on baptism that might fit the bill in this situation?

I just want to help my son & DIL in any way, and like to send him books. He is a good reader; reads above his 1st gr level.

Sign me:
Praying Grandma

PS Thanks in advance for all suggestions!
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Any parish will have an RCIA program for kids in this situation. Could you contact your parish and ask them what book(s) they use?
 
myway said:
Baptism allows us to be adopted sons and daughters of God. Through baptism we are freed from original sin. When your grandson has been baptized he will be ready to prepare for the rest of the sacraments.

I recommend these books:
inhisname.com/product.php?product=18271#.VOJNQ9HnbIU
leafletonline.com/GOD-IS-WITH-ME/productinfo/29251/
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At his age he should be fully initiated at the Easter Vigil, obviouly not this coming one. He really needs to get to know Jesus so “Catholic Bible stories for Children” by Ann Ball with Julianne M. Will, with illustrations by Kevin Davidson appears to be a good choice.
 
Contact the Parish and enroll him in the Children’s Rite of Initiation classes.
Sometimes they refer to it as OCIC, but that’s not a common term.
It’s best that he be taught by a certified catechist, and also be with other children in the same situation.
He will enjoy it!
 
Thank you for all the suggestions!
I hope he will be able to go through the rite of First Reconciliation and First Holy Eucharist with his class next year. That is one reason I was asking.

Another thing I thought of dialoguing with him is How to Be Holy. After all, the sacraments are the fastest way to get closer to Jesus, and to help us become more holy.

UbiCaritas & pianistclare:
He does not live in my parish; is several states away, or I would inquire myself about the program that is available for his age.

After 2nd grade (and perhaps before he completes it), the family will move due to my son being in the military.

Blessings,
Mimi
 
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