how to guide

Expectations

We really cannot begin to give directions of “How To” at Christ Episcopal Church without first explaining our expectations.  All of our worship and programs at Christ Church are offered to honor God, to bring individuals into a relationship with Him, and to graft them into this fellowship; so that together we will grow into mature, generous, and faithful Christian individuals, parents, husbands, wives, business associates, and citizens.

Baptism

Contact the church at 210-736-3132.

Baptismal Dates: Feast of the Baptism of Our Lord on the 2nd Sunday of January; Easter Eve; Feast of Pentecost in late May or early June; Trinity Sunday in late May or early June; All Saints’ Sunday on the first Sunday of November & one additional baptismal Sunday in mid to late summer.

Required: Baptismal instruction.

Holy Communion

All baptized persons, regardless of age or denominational background, are welcome to receive Communion.

Confirmation

Contact: For Youth Confirmation – Avery Moran at averym@cecsa.org or 210-736-3132; For Adult Confirmation – 210-736-3132.

Confirmation Dates: Two per year – late fall and spring

Required: For Teens – Youth Confirmation Instruction beginning in winter and ending with Spring Confirmation; For Adults – a confirmation class.

Marriage

Christ Episcopal Church offers the celebration of the sacrament of marriage to -- couples who reside in the San Antonio area who are active* at Christ Church or who immediately get active in the parish or whose parents or grandparents are presently active in the worship and life of Christ Church.  *Active - one who attends worship regularly and supports the mission of the parish personally and financially.

Contact us at 210-736-3132.

Marriage Dates: Will be determined after signing letter of agreement and conference with the Rector.

Required: Pre-marital counseling.  Some fees are necessary for musicians and maintenance support.

Membership

If you wish to become a member of Christ Episcopal Church notify us at 210-736-3132. If you attended a previous congregation, we will ask that your “letter be transferred.”  Regardless of whether you attended another congregation or not, all those joining the parish should complete the new members classes.  Only adult members who have been Confirmed may vote in parish elections and serve on the Vestry.

Burial

Contact: Karen Von Der Bruegge at karenv@cecsa.org  or 210-736-3132.

Burial Dates: Burials in the Church are to be scheduled on weekdays only.  Graveside services can be offered on the weekends if necessary.

Required: Some fees may be necessary for musicians and maintenance support.  Those to be buried from the Church should be associated with the parish. Clergy are available to lead burial services at the graveside and at funeral homes for those without parish affiliation.

COLUMBARIUM AT CHRIST CHURCH

The Columbarium at Christ Church is located in the memorial garden. Christ Church's Columbarium consists of 288 niches for the interment of cremated remains. Each niche has a brass plate for the engraving of the name of the deceased and the dates of birth and death. The purchase and use of niches is limited to present and past members of Christ Episcopal Church and their immediate families. The garden location and benches provide a quiet place for prayer, meditation, and reflection.

The price of a single niche is $1,100 and includes administrative fees. If you are interested in discussing or purchasing a niche or niches, you may contact the Christ Church office at 210-736-3132.

Altar Flowers

If you would like to dedicate the altar flowers, please contact Karen Von Der Bruegge at karenv@cecsa.org or 210-736-3132. After Sunday worship, the altar flowers are taken to those who are sick or homebound.