Prayer (5 Minutes)
- Have everyone share one thing they were thankful for in the week.
- Have everyone share one prayer request.
Song (5 Minutes)
Catechism (5 minutes)
Have everyone read aloud simultaneously or allow everyone to try to answer before revealing the answer.
Q31: What do we believe by true faith?
A: We believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth; and in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended into hell. The third day he rose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from there he will come to judge the living and the dead. We believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting.
A: We believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth; and in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended into hell. The third day he rose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from there he will come to judge the living and the dead. We believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting.
Questions from: https://newcitycatechism.com/. Go there to start from beginning or to read more.
Scripture (5 Minutes)
Colossians 2:12-13 (NLT)
For you were buried with Christ when you were baptized. And with him you were raised to new life because you trusted the mighty power of God, who raised Christ from the dead.
You were dead because of your sins and because your sinful nature was not yet cut away. Then God made you alive with Christ, for he forgave all our sins.
You were dead because of your sins and because your sinful nature was not yet cut away. Then God made you alive with Christ, for he forgave all our sins.
Discussion (5-10 Minutes)
You can lead through a teaching or use the following questions to start a discussion:
- What two things are shown in baptism, according to these verses?
- How is baptism connected to what God has done for us?
- Have you been baptized? If so, describe that experience.
- If you haven't been baptized but believe in Jesus, what questions do you have about baptism?
Closing Prayer (3 Minutes)
From Romans 6:3-4.
Lord, thank you for baptism. Having been baptized into Jesus’ death and resurrection, may we put away our old life of sin. Renew our minds and guide us by your Holy Spirit that we may live in holiness. In Jesus’ name, amen.
Lord, thank you for baptism. Having been baptized into Jesus’ death and resurrection, may we put away our old life of sin. Renew our minds and guide us by your Holy Spirit that we may live in holiness. In Jesus’ name, amen.