Holy Sacraments

Holy Baptism

This chief Sacrament of the Church is the initiation of members into the Body of Christ through the pouring of water and invoking the name of the Trinity; Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Each person is then chrismated with the Oil of Chrism, blessed by the Bishop, and marked as Christ’s own forever. Every baptized person is ordained for lay ministry in this Sacrament. A baptized person becomes a full member of the Church, eligible to receive the other Sacraments of the Church. Baptisms are held on Sundays throughout the year as appointed in the Book of Common Prayer. Anyone desiring Holy Baptism should contact the Rector for further information and instruction.

Holy Eucharist

The Sacred Banquet of Christians since the death, resurrection, and ascension of our Lord, Jesus Christ, is the principal service at St. Luke's Episcopal Church. The service is celebrated according to the Eucharistic Rites found in the Book of Common Prayer. All baptized Christians are welcome to receive Holy Communion at our altar.

Holy Confirmation

A sacramental rite of the Church in which adults and older youth make a public profession of faith and renew their baptismal vows. The Bishop presides at this service, and lays hands on each person’s head in a sacred gesture, invoking the Holy Spirit to lead and guide each one in their Christian journey. Instruction for adults and youth are available each year.

Holy Matrimony

The sacrament of the Church that binds together, in a life-long commitment, a man and woman, and concludes with God’s blessing of the marriage offered through prayer by the presiding priest. Weddings must be arranged in consultation with the Rector.

The Sacrament of Reconciliation

The confession of one’s sins to a priest of the Church brings about forgiveness, healing, renewal and restoration. This sacramental rite is offered several times a year in the parish and anytime by appointment.

Holy Unction

A sacramental rite of the Church for anyone needing healing of mind, body or spirit. The sacrament includes the laying on of hands and anointing with oil, blessed by the Bishop, specifically for healing. It is appropriate to ask for this sacrament at anytime healing is needed.

Holy Orders

The Church maintains the traditional Sacred Orders of Ministry: Deacon, Priest and Bishop. Persons chosen, educated and presented to the Bishop are Ordained in a solemn service for particular ministries described in the Ordination Rite for each Order. Each Order of Ministry is open to both women and men.