Contact Us: revjenkins@stgeorgesdc.org or 202-481-1516
St. George's
Episcopal Church
Holy Baptism ~ Confirmation ~ Holy Eucharist
Confirmation
Confirmation, the rite in which candidates “express a mature commitment to Christ, and receive strength from the Holy Spirit through prayer and the laying on of hands by the bishop” (BCP, p. 860), typically takes place at the twice-yearly diocesan Confirmation liturgy at Washington National Cathedral. Those who were previously baptized and confirmed in another tradition are formally welcomed by a bishop into the Episcopal Church through a rite known as Reception. For more information, contact one of the parish clergy.
Holy Baptism
Holy Baptism is “the sacrament by which God adopts us as his children and makes us members of Christ’s Body, the Church, and inheritors of the kingdom of God” (BCP, p. 858). Baptisms occur within the context of the Holy Eucharist on Sunday, ideally on one of the days recommended by the Book of Common Prayer: the Baptism of Our Lord Jesus Christ (the Sunday after the Epiphany), Easter Eve (the Great Vigil of Easter), the Day of Pentecost: Whitsunday, and All Saints’ Day. Adult baptisms are especially appropriate at the Great Vigil of Easter. If you are interested in Baptism for yourself or your children, contact a member of the clergy.
Holy Eucharist
The Holy Eucharist, also known as the Mass, Holy Communion, and the Lord’s Supper, the principal act of Christian worship, is celebrated on Sunday at 7:30 a.m., 10:00 a.m. and on principal feasts of the church year. All baptized Christians are welcome to receive the sacrament of Holy Communion at St. George's.