Newcomers & Confirmation

Catechism Curriculum

Eighteen weekly lesson plans based on the Episcopal Catechism found in The Book of Common Prayer designed to be used by K-Grade 3, Grades 4-6, Jr/Sr High and Adults. Each section includes bible study, reflection questions and age appropriate activities. Especially popular with small churches and those looking for materials that provide a single theme for all ages. Especially helpful for new church plants.

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Episcopal/Anglican Story Collection

THE STORY OF ANGLICANISM and

THE STORY OF THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH

Produced by Cathedral Films and directed by Jim Friedrich

The presentations in this combination pak are the perfect introduction for newcomers and an inspiration for those who have been members for years. In changing times, it is important to understand our roots.

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I Believe

CONFIRMATION FOR THE 21ST CENTURY 

This two-year confirmation program provides everything you need to guide a group of young people towards affirming their commitment to Christ and the Church. It combines classroom teaching with opportunities to discover and encounter Christ in their lives and the lives of others. It includes weekend retreats, community service, mentoring, a pilgrimage experience and lay ministry "internships."

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Mustard Seed Series® Confirmation

The Mustard Seed Series® offers an education in the basics of the faith suitable for any mainline denomination. Students focus on the key themes of Christianity using, classical art, music and literature and serious, in-depth study of the Scriptures, theology, and church life and history.The purpose of the  Series is to help you guide your students and confirmands to make a decision to Christian discipleship based on our faith story, interpretation of it, and its applicability to their lives.

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Mustard Seed Series® Pre-Confirmation

Pre-Confirmation 1 and 2 provide the needed foundation for the Confirmation course and can be used as a prerequisite to it. These two years cover the major Biblical stories and themes. While designated for 7th - 9th graders, this material is designed to be content-driven rather than age-specific. Adults as well as adolescents  can use this material. Their response to it will be governed by their age, experience, search for spiritual truths and values, curiosity, and critical thinking ability. You can also use this with an intergenerational group. 

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OPEN DOORS

Inviting Families to Church

One of the fastest ways to grow your church is to invite families. And it is often the easiest. Episcopalians often aren't comfortable inviting people to church so it is much easier to focus on children and youth. OPEN DOORS is a plan, a process, events and everything you need to help your congregation become inviters. You'll learn how to use the four key entry points to invite families to your church!

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Sealed And Sent Forth

This confirmation program is based on the Journey to Adulthood (J2A) program. It examines what it means to be a Christian, an Episcopalian and invites participants to examine what a particular Christian community does and means. The sessions are suitable for confirmation preparation for both youth or adults new to the church. Sessions include worship, historical and theological content, discussion, reflection and community building. Fifteen 2-hour sessions (may also be used in one-hour sessions).

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The Story Of Anglicanism (DVD)

The roots of the Anglican tradition are traced in this DVD from the ancient and medieval foundations, through the Reformation and its consequences, with implications for creating a global family. Three parts make this an ideal Sunday adult education resource. Also can be used with confirmation groups, new members groups or with youth groups.

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The Story Of The Episcopal Church (DVD)

Our church’s past merges with the present with narration by David Morse and interviews with leading Episcopal historians and commentators, who connect past events with ministry in our own day. This program comes in two parts making it ideal for Sunday morning adult education forums. Also good for confirmation, new members or youth groups. Study guides provide timelines, glossary and discussion topics.

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Water, Bread and Wine

Should we offer communion to people
before they are baptized?

Just a few years ago, almost every Episcopal Church used the same invitation to the eucharist: “All baptized Christians are welcome to receive the eucharist.” Then something changed. And it changed quickly. Today you can hear a wide range of invitations offered by the priest or printed in the bulletin. Some of them will still mention “baptized Christians.” But you also will hear many different versions of an “open” invitation.

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