Sacraments & Milestones
Walking With You Through Life
In the Anglican tradition, the sacraments are outward and visible signs of inward and spiritual grace, given by Christ as sure and certain means by which we receive that grace. At Christ Church of Atlanta, our clergy count it a privilege to walk with you and your family through life’s most important moments. If you would like to talk about any of the sacraments or milestones below, please reach out to us.
Holy Baptism
In Holy Baptism, God joins us to Christ, adopts us as his children, and makes us members of his Church. Christ Church baptizes both infants and children of believing parents and adults who come to faith in Christ.
Infants and children: Parents and godparents meet with a member of our clergy beforehand to prepare for the vows they will make on the child’s behalf.
Adults: Adults preparing for baptism are instructed in the Christian faith, using the catechism To Be a Christian.
Baptisms normally take place during Sunday worship, especially on major feast days such as the Baptism of our Lord, Easter, Pentecost, and All Saints’ Day.
Confirmation & Reception
Confirmation is for baptized Christians who are ready to make a mature, public affirmation of their faith and receive the laying on of hands by the bishop.
Reception is for those who have already been confirmed by a bishop in another branch of Christ’s Church and wish to be received into the Anglican Church in North America. Those who wish to renew their baptismal vows may also make a Reaffirmation.
Candidates take part in a preparation class with our clergy before the bishop’s visit, which normally takes place once a year.
Holy Matrimony
Christian marriage is a solemn and lifelong covenant between a man and a woman, entered into in the presence of God. Our clergy are glad to prepare couples for marriage and to officiate weddings at Christ Church.
All couples complete premarital counseling with a member of our clergy before the wedding. Please contact us as early as possible, ideally at least six months before your desired date. If either of you has been previously married, please let us know at the outset, as the bishop’s permission may be required.
Burial of the Dead
When a loved one dies, please contact the church office as soon as possible, and a member of our clergy will be in touch. We will care for your family, help you plan a service from the Book of Common Prayer that proclaims the hope of the resurrection, and walk with you in your grief.
Our Columbarium: A columbarium is being built on our campus in the green space just south of the Fellowship Hall. Information about reserving niches will be shared soon.
Other Pastoral Ministries
Ministry to the Sick: Our clergy are glad to visit those who are sick, homebound, or in the hospital, to pray, anoint, and bring Holy Communion.
Reconciliation of a Penitent: Private confession and absolution are available to anyone who desires it. Please contact one of our clergy to arrange a time.
Contact Us
To begin preparing for any of these, call the church office at 404.255.5033, email info@christchurchatl.org, or fill out our connect card and a member of our clergy will be in touch.