Life Events

Baptism

One of the two Sacraments, Holy Baptism is full initiation by water and the Holy Spirit into the Christ’s Body the Church. The bond which God establishes in Baptism is indissoluble.

Does baptism save you or your child? Yes, in that it points to something external, something outside our emotional, physical, psychological, and spiritual well-being which ultimately, finally determines our health and salvation, and that of our families, and our children. That is, it points to what Christ did at Golgotha to save the world, including you and your family (1 Peter 3.13-22). That said, the opportunity for infants and young children to grow up in the knowledge and love of the Lord Jesus, that is to become decided Christians, abound at All Saints.

We can schedule your baptism or that of your child at anytime, especially in these days of the novel coronavirus.

We offer baptism on Sunday mornings four times a year during our 9:00 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. Sunday services. The dates of Baptism on Sunday mornings are the Sunday after All Saints Day (first Sunday in November), Epiphany (usually the second Sunday in January); the Sunday after Easter Sunday; and Pentecost (usually in June). We also offer baptism at the Great Vigil of Easter (Saturday night before Easter Day).

Call our Rector’s assistant Liz Stewart today at (407) 599-4304. Fr. Stuart or another member of our clergy will be delighted to prepare you or your children for Baptism right away.

We are all in. When infants or young children are baptized, their parents and godparents make promises on their behalf. So does the entire All Saints Family.

Confirmation

Confirmation is a sacramental rite by which those baptized as infants take on the promises of the Baptismal Covenant for themselves in the community of faith with the laying on of hands by the Bishop. Typically, Confirmation is offered once a year during our 9:00 a.m. Sunday service during the Bishop's annual visitation. Confirmation is offered for students in 8th grade and older. In addition, on Confirmation Sundays, those confirmed in other traditions are received into the Episcopal Church. Preparation for Confirmation is required. Preparation for Youth and Adults is offered this year.

Marriage

To be married at All Saints, at least one member of the couple must be a baptized member of the church. All couples are required to take our Marriage Preparation Class. This course involves reading, a Pre-marriage Inventory, and four meetings with one of our clergy. For information about fees, wedding policies, and any other matter about weddings at All Saints, call Liz Stewart: 407-599-4304.

Funerals

Funerals in the Episcopal Church are filled with the Scriptures that point to the great hope we have in the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. Our burial liturgy provides powerful and hopeful words that provide great comfort in a time of grief. Our altar guild, music staff, and clergy are committed to helping families through the difficult time after a loved one's death. (Please note: if a family member or friend is near death, please notify the Rector as soon as possible and call the church office at (407) 647-3413.)

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