Sponsorship

"When we talk about Initiation into Christ Jesus,
we are entering into the storm center
of the universe." Aidan Kavanaugh

Within the context of every baptism and confirmation, the congregation responds to the question "will you support this person in his life in Christ?" with the words, "I will with God's help." The entire body of the faithful is the womb out of which life is given to new Christians and to those who enter our congregation seeking for a new way of expressing their faith.

And yet this vocation of supporting those either new to the Christian faith or new to the Anglican expression of Christian faith must be enfleshed in individual members of the parish who are willing to walk with and journey with those who have risked their spiritual life by desiring to make their home with us. It is a substantial commitment. It requires the sponsor to pray for the catechumen (in the case of baptism) or the candidate (in the case of confirmation or reception); a desire to accompany him or her to the weekly sessions; and to spend time-sharing your life with them. When accepted in a spirit of Christian fellowship there is nothing more rewarding than strengthening the soul of a seeker or inquirer with your own questions, your own searching, and your own yearning for God. It is hoped that members of the parish will seek to discern their ministry as sponsor. If you feel yourself called, please speak with the rector.