Last Easter Sunday my young friend, Deeandra, was baptized. A month away from being 16 years of age, this was a mountaintop moment in her life. A more diligent, more valiant child you could not wish ...

The name given to the process or sacrament of welcoming a child into the church or faith community varies among denominations, which means you may be looking for a message for a baptism, dedication, ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Whether you’re celebrating the christening of your own child, your godchild, or someone else's, giving a ...

A remarkable story from Rome is both an astonishing tale and something of a pastoral puzzle. Pope Francis inspired the former and listening more carefully to him would have avoided the latter.

Many religious rites in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints — from blessings and baptisms to confirmations and ordinations — are tactile experiences, requiring person-to-person contact.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced policy changes Thursday, allowing children of LGBT parents to receive baby blessings and be baptized. There were also updates to the church ...

A baptism is certainly a milestone to celebrate. And with that celebration comes the need for a special gift. If you’re a grandparent or godparent looking for the perfect baptism gift idea, something ...

WITH over 100 candidates already signed up for the 2012 Easter Water Baptism, members of the Bahamas Harvest Church expressed their excitement by saying "God is awesome". Never before has the church ...

On the basis of age-old custom, water is one of the signs that the Church often uses in blessing the faithful. Holy water reminds the faithful of Christ, who is given to us as the supreme divine ...