Baptism, Confirmation, Reception, Reaffirmation

Are you interested in taking the next step in your journey of faith?  In the Episcopal Church, the sacrament of Holy Baptism, and the sacred rites of Confirmation, Reception, and Reaffirmation offer beautiful ways to mark milestones in the Christian life:

• Baptism is “full initiation by water and the Holy Spirit into Christ’s Body, the Church.”  In Baptism, we are cleansed and forgiven of our sins, joyously adopted as God’s children, and empowered by God to become ministers who share God’s love with the world.
• Confirmation is a rite for those wishing to affirm the baptismal commitments that were made for them by their parents, godparents, or sponsors.
• Reception is for those previously confirmed in another Christian denomination who now wish to be formally recognized as members of The Episcopal Church.
• Reaffirmation is for confirmed Episcopalians who desire to publicly reaffirm their Christian faith and their baptismal vows in the presence of their worshipping community.

If you’re interested in learning more and preparing for one of these rites,  please email Rev. Debie (debie@saint-marks.com).