Christian Foundations is an 8-week course designed to teach the essentials of the Christian faith and introduce people to the doctrinal and devotional heritage we stand upon in the Church. The course follows in the historic tradition of Christian catechesis, forming disciples through the Holy Scriptures, the Creeds, the Lord’s Prayer, and the Ten Commandments. Each week will involve a teaching, discussion questions, and companion readings from the ACNA catechism, To Be A Christian. The session topics are:
- Ancient Paths and Firm Foundations
- God and the Gospel
- Scripture and Tradition
- The Church
- The Sacraments
- The Lord's Prayer
- The Ten Commandments
- The Royal Priesthood
Who is Christian Foundations for?
Everyone. Our desire is that everyone at Christ Church will go through this course on entering the church or becoming a Christian, so that all of us share the same foundations of faith. It is our one pathway towards baptism (including having children baptized), confirmation, and membership.
Taking the course does not mean you are committing to join the church or become a Christian beforehand--so if you are just wanting to learn more about Jesus or our church but are still on the fence, that's totally fine! The course is meant to help folks move towards Jesus by clarifying the essentials of Christianity and what it means to be His disciple.
Alongside this, we offer Youth Confirmation course for teens every couple of years. The course contains similar content, working towards baptism or confirmation, but is its own distinct track.
Taking the course does not mean you are committing to join the church or become a Christian beforehand--so if you are just wanting to learn more about Jesus or our church but are still on the fence, that's totally fine! The course is meant to help folks move towards Jesus by clarifying the essentials of Christianity and what it means to be His disciple.
Alongside this, we offer Youth Confirmation course for teens every couple of years. The course contains similar content, working towards baptism or confirmation, but is its own distinct track.
Schedule / Frequency
Foundations Course
Fall & Spring
Christian Foundations is offered twice per year. The Fall 2025 session will take place on Sunday afternoons, 9/7-10/26. (Signups will begin soon!) Foundations is the prerequisite for baptism & confirmation.
Baptism
Church Feast Days
We have opportunities for children and adults to be baptized on certain Feast Days throughout the year, including All Saints' Sunday (November) and the Easter Vigil (April).
Confirmation
Once Annually
We hope to have a Confirmation service every year, depending on our Bishop's availability. Confirmation is the pathway to membership at Christ Church.