The Formation Program at St. Luke’s is designed to prepare adult parishioners for Baptism, Confirmation, Reception, or the Reaffirmation of Baptismal Vows at the Easter Vigil. It is a way for people to find their way “home” to St. Luke’s, whether from another tradition, no tradition, or a lifetime with the Episcopal Church. The program consists of three parts. The Discovery Series is open to anyone interested in the subject matter, and the latter two parts are for those who have completed the Discovery Series and wish to proceed as candidates to be presented to the Bishop at the Easter Vigil. All candidates are paired with a sponsor who will introduce them more deeply to the life and ministries of St. Luke’s Church. Candidates are expected to attend all four sessions of the Discovery Series and to participate in all subsequent meetings of the program. Full participation in the liturgies of Holy Week is strongly encouraged.

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Upcoming Class: Sunday, December 7 at 1:15pm in Laughlin Hall

Discovery Series Session 3: Christian History and The Episcopal Church

Since ancient times, the Catechumenate has been a way of intentionally welcoming adult converts into the Church through a period of intentional prayer, fasting, and Christian education. Today the Episcopal Church carries on this tradition in various ways by inviting all people to find a home within its expression of Christ's One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church. While being Christian in the present world may feel different than the first century, our experience remains grounded in the quest for spiritual growth, and a renewed sense of belonging to the divine life of God in Christ.

Discovery Series classes are open to all adults.