Episcopalian Beliefs

Episcopalian Beliefs

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How do your beliefs influence your life?

Episcopalian

• The Episcopal church describes itself as "Protestant yet Catholic"

• Traced back to the Apostles through Holy Orders

• Believe in a life giving, loving and liberating God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit

• Follow the teachings of Jesus Christ

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What surprises you about the Episcopalian church so far?

Legacy of Inclusion

God's love and acceptance is shown in every human being! Both women and men serve as bishops, priests and deacons. Laypeople (members of the church) and clergy (ordained leaders) both cooperate as leaders at all levels

Leadership is a gift from God and is expressed by all members.

Multiple Choice

Who can be a leader in the Episcopal church?

• Men

• Women

• Men and Women

Important Texts

"Holy Scripture is necessary for salvation"

During worship, at least 3 readings from the Bible are read aloud and much of the service is taken from the "Book of Prayer" which is based on Biblical texts

Important Texts (Continued)

• The Book of Common Prayer is full of devotional (worship) and teaching resources for everyone

• Primary symbol of their unity

• Most recently revised in 1979, contains liturgies, prayers, theological documents, and much, much more.

• The Catechism (found in BoCP) helps to teach essential truths

• Intentionally organized to “provide a brief summary of the Church’s teaching for an inquiring stranger who picks up a Prayer Book”

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What are the books of prayer used in the Episcopalian faith?

• Book of Common Prayer

• Bible

• Catechism

• YouCat

Sacraments!

• Confirmation: adult affirmation of baptismal vows

• Reconciliation: Private confession

• Matrimony: Christian marriage

• Orders: Becoming a deacon, priest or bishop

• Unction: anointing of the sick with holy oils

• Baptism: becoming a member of the church

• Eucharist: Holy Communion given to us by Jesus

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What did you learn today about the Episcopal Church?