Child Formation

Child Formation at St. Mary Anne's

You and your children are always welcome to join our services! We believe that the best instruction for children and adults in the Christian Faith, and our Episcopal expression of that faith, is participation in our Sunday worship services.

Baptism

According to our faith, we believe that Holy Baptism is full initiation by water and the Holy Spirit into Christ’s Body, the Church. Click here to learn more: baptism procedures.

Holy Communion

In the Episcopal Church, all baptized Christians can receive the Eucharist of bread and wine at the altar.

Children learn about communion, first and foremost, by attending church and observing those at the altar. They will recognize the reverence at the altar as people kneel and place their hands to receive the Eucharist. When this happens, the stage is set for instruction. Combined with regular church attendance, parent participation at the Eucharist, and Church School instruction, our youngsters begin to show when they are ready to receive the Eucharist.

Parents are encouraged to speak with the clergy when they feel that their child is ready to receive, so any questions can be addressed. When ready, clergy are happy to coordinate a special date when family and friends may want to take communion together.

Children attend Church School

Children can attend Church School twice a month, on the 1st and 3rd Sundays, in the Parish Center. They arrive at 9:45 AM. Instruction lasts until 10:30 AM. At the end, children are escorted to the church to sit with parents during the Holy Eucharist portion of the service.

Interested? Call the office to register your child.