- Baptism
Through baptism a person is made a child of God, becomes a member of Christ’s Body, and is cleansed and reborn in the Spirit. At St. Paul’s both adults and children are baptized, in the belief that God’s love extends to everyone, regardless of their age. Adult candidates and the parents or guardians of child candidates for baptism must participate in a series of meetings with a member of the Clergy to prepare for this life-changing sacrament. Usually the whole community of St. Paul’s witnesses the baptism, and also makes promises to support the child or adult as they join the family of Christ.
- Confirmation
Welcome to St. Paul’s Cathedral Confirmation program! Confirmation is an exciting step in our faith journey as Christians. It's a process of asking questions, delving deeper into scripture and worship and growing into a stronger relationship with God and our church. It's a time to consider what has come before, and what possibilities are ahead.
Confirmation is a sacrament, taking on the Baptismal Covenant as your own promise to God, and being welcomed as an adult member of the faith community. Classes which are run every two years are upbeat and interactive, involving lots of games and discussions.
- Marriage
Congratulations on your engagement! We'll be honoured to help you celebrate your special day. If you would like to meet with a member of the clergy to talk about getting married at St. Paul’s you would be most welcome to make an appointment.
Couples are required to undertake a marriage preparation course prior to the wedding, and will be encouraged to attend some services at St. Paul’s so that a relationship between the church and the couple can be formed. At least one partner is required to have been baptized, but this should not stop a couple from making an initial enquiry. We would encourage you to make an appointment to come and meet with a member of the clergy and to see the church.
To discuss any of these further, please contact the Church Office.