St. Columba's Episcopal Church

What Are Sacraments and Rites?

Celebration of the Eucharist: Presider's back, candle and altar.
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Our worship expresses the belief that Christ has united us to himself. We are members of his Body, and he lives and acts in, among and through us. The Church’s sacraments and rites express this faith in Christ’s living presence through actions, words and symbols, which are “outward and visible signs of inward and spiritual grace.” (The Book of Common Prayer, p. 857) All are welcome to join us in worship, wherever they are on their own spiritual path.

Click on the following links for more information:

The Gospel Sacraments: Holy Baptism and the Holy Eucharist

Other Sacramental Rites: Marriage, Anointing of the Sick, Confirmation, Reconciliation of a Penitent (Confession), Ordination

Other Rites of the Church: Funerals and Memorial Services, Rite 13 Ceremony, Thanksgiving for the Birth or Adoption of a Child

Photo: The Rev. Janet Vincent


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