St. Paul’s Newcomers Class Starts January 7th!
“All possible care must be taken, that we hold that faith which has been believed everywhere, always, by all.” -St. Vincent of Lerins
January 7–February 25
Wednesdays
Evening Prayer at 6p (optional)
Sessions at 6:30p
Description: Catechesis is an ancient Christian tradition of education where believers are equipped to better understand their tradition so they can know God better and make him known to those they encounter. At St. Paul’s, we intend to promulgate this tradition in the context of the Anglican tradition. A successful catechesis will provide participants with an understanding of Anglican history, ecclesiology, theology, worship, authority, and spiritual formation based on age appropriate standards.
Outline:
Week 1 (Jan 7): Who Are We? Anglican Ecclesiology, Apostolic Succession, and the Threefold Ministry
Week 2 (Jan 14): How Did We Get Here? A History of Continuing Anglicanism
Week 3 (Jan 21): What Do We Do, pt. 1? The Eucharist and Baptism
Week 4 (Jan 28): What Do We Do, pt. 2? Reconciliation, Confirmation, Matrimony, Ordination, and Unction
Week 5 (Feb 4): How Do We Pray? The Rule
Week 6 (Feb 11): How Do We Think? Scripture, Tradition, and Reason
Week 7 (Feb 18): How Do We Live? The Church Calendar + What’s Expected of Me as a Church Member + Confirmation
Week 8 (Feb 25): Instructed Eucharist
