We need others in the life of faith.

As people respond to the good news in Jesus Christ, a community centered in and with him is created. A community that is learning to recognize him as Lord and others as family.

Sharing the experiences of faith and life within Christian community is an important way that we honor Christ. By honoring one another in good times and bad. We are committed to the Pastoral Care of our members and to those in our parish.

Milestones of Faith

Preparing for Baptism

"What shall we do?" People asked St Peter in Acts 2 how they should respond to the message of Jesus' life, death, and resurrection. Peter's answer has framed the church's practice since that day over 2000 years ago. Those who have trusted Jesus Christ as their Savior and Lord and have turned from their sins are candidates to receive the sacrament of baptism. If you are interested in learning more about the good news of Jesus Christ or about following his command to be baptized, please contact the clergy or church office at 407.699.0202.

Our church baptizes individuals who profess personal faith in Jesus Christ after a period of preparation. Those who have been prepared to accept and embrace the benefits, responsibilities and vows of baptism are usually baptized during one of our regular services. In  continuity with the practice of the historic church and agreeable to the doctrine of Christ, we also baptize the children of believers. Parents interested in having their child baptized may contact the church office for more information.

Receiving Holy Communion

All baptized believers in Jesus Christ are welcome to receive communion at New Covenant.  Our Eucharistic (thanksgiving) prayer before communion each week rehearses for us the saving work of Jesus Christ, gives thanks to God the Father for His many blessings and asks the Holy Spirit to bless and set apart the offering of bread and wine to be for us the body and blood of Jesus Christ. In the great mystery of holy communion, we confess that Jesus Christ is present to us and gives us himself as we come to His table in faith.

Our parish respects three views on the participation of children in the sacrament of Holy Communion. All three practices focus on the importance of honoring the presence and ministry of Jesus Christ to his people at his table. All three practices seek to cultivate humility, gratitude and thanksgiving as our children come to the rail.

Historically, Anglicans post-poned receiving Communion until after their confirmation. Others allow children to receive communion once they have received baptism. Many wait until their baptized child is old enough to appreciate more of the meaning of the sacrament, often in the early grades of elementary school. New Covenant offers a First Communion class for children in 1st or 2nd grade for children preparing to receive or who have been receiving Holy Communion. This class for children and their parents is offered each year in the Spring.

Confirmation

All disciples of Jesus are called to grow in maturity and share in the ministry and mission of the Jesus' body, the church. The sacramental rite of Confirmation allows those who were baptised at a young age to publicly affirm and embrace the vows of their baptism for themselves and receive prayer through the ministry of the Bishop.