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Baptism
Baptism is the ceremony when an adult or infant enters the Christian
journey of faith. The following requirements are followed by those
baptized at All Saints'.
• Registered membership
• A course of instruction in the
Christian Faith
• Six months of consistent worship
and support
• Guidance by the baptism coordinator
Holy Eucharist
Holy Eucharist is the gathering of people to worship God by hearing
the Holy Scripture and receiving the Lord's Supper. Episcopalians
call receiving the Lord's Supper 'Holy Communion'. So, for them, a
Holy Eucharist is hearing the Holy Scripture and Holy Communion. The
word 'Eucharist' means 'thanksgiving'.
People are welcome to receive this sacrament at All Saints' if they
are baptized, worshiping regularly, and living in love and charity
with others.
Confirmation
Confirmation is an annual ceremony at All Saints' led by a Bishop.
In Confirmation, candidates express a mature commitment to Christ,
and receive strength from the Holy Spirit.
Those Confirmed by the Bishop at All Saints' must be at least 16 years
old, have been previously baptized, and satisfactorily complete a
course of instruction in the Christian Faith.
Ordination
Ordination at All Saints' is an infrequent ceremony by the Bishop
in which God gives the grace and authority of the Holy Spirit to those
being made either a deacon or priest. A person must first feel called
by God into the ordained ministry. They are then examined by the rector,
parish vestry, Bishop, and Commission on Ministry. If approved, Vocational
Deacon aspirants complete studies at the Institute of Christian Studies
in Orlando, Florida. Aspirants for the priesthood complete three years
of study at a seminary approved by the Bishop.
Marriage
A marriage ceremony in the Episcopal Church is called Holy Matrimony.
In it, a man and a woman enter into a life-long union, make their
vows before God and the Church, and receive the grace and blessing
of God to help them fulfill their vows.
The following requirements are completed at All Saints' prior to a
wedding.
• Registered membership
• A course of instruction in Christian
marriage
• Six months of consistent worship
and support
• Guidance by the wedding coordinator
Confession
Confession, or Penance, is called Reconciliation of the Penitent in
the Episcopal Church. In it, those who repent of their sins may confess
them to God in the presence of a priest, and receive the assurance
of pardon and the grace of absolution. Confessions are scheduled by
appointment with a priest.
Unction of the Sick
This is the rite of anointing the sick with oil and the laying-on-of-hands,
by which God's grace is given for the healing of spirit, mind, emotions,
and body.
Last Rites are given to those facing imminent death, when requested
by the person who is terminally ill or a family member who has his/her
permission.
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