Sacraments

In the Presbyterian tradition there are only two sacraments (“sacra” meaning holy, so holy activities). They are Baptism and the Lord’s Supper, also called Communion. In order to help answer questions, we have noted these quick thoughts about each.

Baptism:

	Is a wonderful part of being part of the body of Christ and the church
	Happens at a regularly scheduled service of worship
	One parent must be a practicing Christian, normally a church member
	Sponsors are welcome (Godparents)
	Baptism can be requested by contacting the pastor
	A child need not be an infant to be baptized
	Adults can be baptized, and in fact must be if they wish to join the church
	Baptism is by the anointed of the baptized person head with water.

Communion:

	Is a remembrance and a participation in the death and resurrection of Jesus
	Is celebrated on the first Sundays of the month, except September, when it is on the second Sunday
	Is open to all who have been baptized
	Usually is bread dipped in a cup of grape juice, called intinction
	Occasionally is pew communion, small cups of juice and piece of bread
	Happens also on Thanksgiving Eve, Christmas Eve, Ash Wednesday, and Maundy Thursday