Sacraments and Milestones

Sacraments and milestones are important events in our life of faith, as we grow in Christ in different seasons and stages.

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

    2025 Dates: February 9, May 18, August 17, October 26

    Preparation: 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 grades 3-5

    2025 Dates: June 15 and November 23

    Preparation: Spring 2025 class meets May 18, June 1, and June 8 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, includes making a mature profession of faith

    2025 Dates: June 15 and November 23

    Preparation: Spring 2025 class meets May 18, June 1, and June 8, during the 11:15 a.m. service.

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

  • For adults who have made a mature profession of faith in a church previously.

    2025 Dates: June 15 and November 23

    Preparation: Spring 2025 class meets May 18, June 1, and June 8, 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.

    Preparation: Premarital Counseling scheduled with the Rector: dglade@ctkalexandria.org

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

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