Sacraments and Milestones
Sacraments and milestones are important events in our life of faith, as we grow in Christ in different seasons and stages.
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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:
Please complete baptism form here.
Preparation class scheduled with the Rector: dglade@ctkalexandria.org
Service basics can be found in the Book of Common Prayer, p. 159-173
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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
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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
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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
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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