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Trey Phillips

Father Trey

Are you looking for a deeper understanding of the Christian faith, including topics like Baptism, Confirmation, Reaffirmation or Reception to The Episcopal Church?  Foundations is also open to anyone considering formal membership at St. Catherine's and those who simply want to know more about the church.  The class is offered twice a year, for five weeks leading up to All Saints Sunday & Pentecost.

Are you looking for a deeper understanding of the Christian faith, including topics like Baptism, Confirmation, Reaffirmation or Reception to The Episcopal Church?

Foundations is also open to anyone considering formal membership at St. Catherine's and those who simply want to know more about the church.  The class is offered twice a year, for five weeks leading up to All Saints Sunday & Pentecost.

Foundations

Next Class: Sept. 28-Oct. 26

Adult Formation | Parlor | Sunday's for 5 weeks at 9:45 AM

What is "Foundations"?

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Anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the Christian faith and life is invited to take Foundations, a course designed as preparation for adults considering Baptism, Confirmation, Reaffirmation, or Reception into the Episcopal Church.  Foundations also is open to anyone considering a formal membership at St. Catherine's and those who simply want to know more about our common life as a community of faith.  Each week, we will meet with St. Catherine's clergy and staff for a discussion of different aspects of Christian faith and life.  We'll cover the basics, including scripture, history, and worship.  All the while, we'll be asking ourselves: "What does it mean to be a follower of Jesus?"

Foundations is for anyone who:

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  • Wants to be baptized

  • Has been baptized, but has never publicly acknowledged their baptism

  • Desires to formally become a member of St. Catherine's Episcopal Church

  • Has previously been a member of another Christian church body, but now want to be Received into the the Episcopal Church

  • Has been inactive in the the life of the Church for a period of time and would like to make a new beginning by publicly Reaffirming their faith

  • Has been baptized, but as never been a member of a church body and would like to be Confirmed in the Episcopal Church

  • Is interested in the history and tradition of Christianity, Anglicanism, the Episcopal Church, or St. Catherine's

I am not an Episcopalian - or even a Christian - but I am a "seeker".  May I still attend?

 

Yes, Foundations is for you.  In Jesus' words to the disciples of John, "Come and See." (John 1:39)​

What will I experience?

 

Join is as you deepen your relationship with God.  These sessions will offer a discerning community that will learn Church history, scripture, spirituality, prayer, as well as The Book of Common Prayer, the form and function of the Episcopal Church in the United States, and aspects of the path we walk together St. Catherine's​.  You will experience interactive discussions, exercises in prayer, meditation, and reflection in a safe and welcoming environment.

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Foundations addresses issues of Christian life in the context of the values of St. Catherine's.  We find our center through prayer and spiritual practice guided and informed by Scripture and the traditions of the Apostles.  It is our hope that you will find this series of instruction edifying and a community of people willing and ready to journey through celebrations, challenges, and the ordinary things of life with you.

When and where does the class meet?

 

The class meets for five Sundays (Sept. 28 - Oct. 26)​ at 9:45 AM in the Parlor.  For more information, please contact The Rev. Trey Phillips.  

Why am I being asked to register?

 

Knowing that you are planning to attend will help us to plan and make sure that we can have everything ready for our class to begin.

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