For any individual not yet baptized. For young children, a baptized adult parent(s)/godparent(s) make vows on their behalf.

2026 Dates: February 8, May 3, August 16, October 18

Preparation:

1. Please complete baptism form here.

2. Preparation class scheduled with the Rector: dglade@ctkalexandria.org

Service basics can be found in the Book of Common Prayer, p. 159-173

For children 3rd-5th grade, this class prepares baptized children to receive the sacrament of communion and understand its significance.

2025 Dates: June 15 and November 23

Preparation: Fall 2025 class meets November 2, 9, and 16 during Education & Formation (10:20 - 11:00 a.m.).

For more on Communion, see the Book of Common Prayer, p. 123-138

For youth 6th grade and up, this class prepares baptized individuals to confirm their faith (in unison) before the congregation.

2025 Dates: November 23

Preparation: Fall 2025 class meets November 2, 9, and 16 during Education & Formation (10:20 - 11:00 a.m.).

For more on Confirmation, see the Book of Common Prayer, p. 174-180

For adults, this class prepares individuals to be confirmed or received as members, and to profess their faith (in unison) before the congregation. The class covers Basic Christianity, Basic Anglicanism, and Basic Church, and our expectations for members (regular in worship, connected to the family, and active in service). Church leadership meets with candidates to welcome them, hear about their journey of faith, and learn how the church can support them.

2025 Dates: June 15 and November 23

Preparation: Fall 2025 class meets November 2, 9, and 16 during Education & Formation (10:20 - 11:00 a.m.).

For more on Confirmation, see the Book of Common Prayer, p. 174-180

God establishes and blesses the covenant between husband and wife, and joins them to live together in a communion of love, faithfulness, and peace within the fellowship of Christ and his Church.

The service of Holy Matrimony is available to members (and family members) of Christ the King.

Preparation: Preparation: Premarital Counseling scheduled with Rev. David Glade or Rev. Peter Schwanda.

For more on Premarital Preparation and Wedding Planning, refer to this guide.

Initial inquiry of availability is made by emailing operations@ctkalexandria.org

After a date is confirmed, please review the above guide and fill out this form.

For more on Holy Matrimony, see the Book of Common Prayer, p. 198-211

The funeral of a Christian is an occasion of both sorrow and joy—our sorrow in the face of death, and our joy in Jesus’ promise of the resurrection of the body and the life everlasting.

Funeral and burial services are available to members (and family members) of Christ the King.

For more on Preparing for a Funeral or Burial Service, refer to this guide.

Initial inquiry of availability is made by emailing operations@ctkalexandria.org

After a date is confirmed, please review the above guide and fill out this form.