To Be a Christian: The Anglican Catechism in a Year

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Day 142. What are the three ordained ministries in the Anglican Church? (2025) May 22, 2025

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Today is day 142 and we are studying The Sacrament of Ordination.

142. What are the three ordained ministries in the Anglican Church?

The three orders are bishops, priests, and deacons, which we have received from Scripture and the historic Church. (Acts 6:1–7; 1 Timothy 3:1; 5:17–22; 2 Timothy 4:5; Titus 1:5; Ignatius of Antioch, Letter to the Trallians 2.1–3; 3.1–2

We will conclude today with Prayer 13. For Vocations to Ordained Ministry on page 650 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Day 141. What grace does God give in ordination? (2025) May 21, 2025

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Today is day 141 and we are studying The Sacrament of Ordination.

141. What grace does God give in ordination?

In ordination, God conveys the gift of the Holy Spirit for the office and work of the order being conferred. (Numbers 27:12–23; Ephesians 4:7–16; 2 Timothy 1:6–7)

We will conclude today with the Second Ember Day Prayer on page 634 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 140. What is ordination? (2025) May 20, 2025

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Today is day 140 and we are studying The Sacrament of Ordination.

140. What is ordination?

Ordination is the laying on of the bishop’s hands with prayer, which confirms the gifts and calling of the candidates, consecrates them, and grants them authority to serve Christ and his Church in the office to which they have been called. (Isaiah 6:1–8; Luke 9:1; Acts 6:1–7; 13:1–3; 1 Timothy 3:1–13; 4:14; 5:22; Titus 1:5–9)

We will conclude today with the First Ember Day Prayer on page 634 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 139. What is the work of all Christians? (2025) May 19, 2025

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Today is day 139 and we are studying The Sacrament of Confirmation.

139. What is the work of all Christians?

All Christians are to bear witness to Christ in their lives; to care for the poor, strangers, widows, and orphans; and, according to their gifts, to serve Christ in the world and in the Church. (Zechariah 7:9–10; Psalms 1; 15; Micah 6:6–8; Colossians 3:1–17; James 1:27; 1 Peter 4:8–11)

We will conclude today with the Concluding Prayer after the Laying on of Hands on page 180 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 138. What grace does God give you in confirmation? (2025) May 18, 2025

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Today is day 138 and we are studying The Sacrament of Confirmation.

138. What grace does God give you in confirmation?

In confirmation, I am further empowered and gifted by the Holy Spirit for daily growth in wisdom, courage, and humility before God in every aspect of my life and work. (Psalms 37:3–31; 71:17–18;

Isaiah 11:2–5; Acts 19:6; Jude 3, 17–25; “Confirmation, Reception, and Reaffirmation,” Book of Common Prayer 2019)

We will conclude today with the Bishop's Prayer for Laying on of Hands on page 178 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 137. What is confirmation? (2025) May 17, 2025

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Today is day 137 and we are studying The Sacrament of Confirmation.

137. What is confirmation?

Confirmation is the laying on of the bishop’s hands with prayer for strengthening by the Holy Spirit, following a period of catechetical formation. In confirmation, I make a mature confession of faith, publicly renewing the vows and promises made at my Baptism. (Deuteronomy 6:4–25; Psalm 119:33–40; Acts 8:14–17; 2 Timothy 1:6–7)

We will conclude today with The Bishop's Exhortation before Confirmation on page 176 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 136. What is expected of you after partaking in Holy Communion? (2025) May 16, 2025

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Today is day 136 and we are studying The Sacrament of Holy Communion.

136. What is expected of you after partaking in Holy Communion?

I should continue to grow in holiness, avoiding sin, showing love and forgiveness to all, and serving others in gratitude. (Leviticus 20:26; 1 Corinthians 10:14–32; 1 Peter 4:1–11)

We will conclude today with Prayer 105. After Receiving Communion on page 676 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 135. What is required of you when you come to receive Holy Communion? (2025) May 15, 2025

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Today is day 135 and we are studying The Sacrament of Holy Communion.

135. What is required of you when you come to receive Holy Communion?

I am to examine myself: Do I truly repent of my sins and intend to lead a new life in Christ? Do I have a living faith in God’s mercy through Christ and remember his atoning death with a thankful heart? And have I shown love and forgiveness to all people? (Leviticus 10:1–5; Psalm 50; 1 Corinthians 11:27–32)

We will conclude today by praying the Exhortation on page 147 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 134. What benefits do you receive through partaking of this sacrament? (2025) May 14, 2025

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Today is day 134 and we are studying The Sacrament of Holy Communion.

134. What benefits do you receive through partaking of this sacrament?

As my body is nourished by the bread and wine, my soul is strengthened by the Body and Blood of Christ. I receive God’s forgiveness, and I am renewed in the love and unity of the Body of Christ, the Church. (1662 Catechism; Psalms 28:6–9; 104:14–15; Jeremiah 31:31–34; John 6:52–56; 17:22–24; Revelation 19:6–9)

We will conclude today with Prayer 107. After Communion found on page 677 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS.

Day 133. What is the inward gift signified? (2025) May 13, 2025

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Today is day 133 and we are studying The Sacrament of Holy Communion.

133. What is the inward gift signified?

The inward gift signified is the Body and Blood of Christ, which are truly taken and received in the Lord’s Supper by faith. (Deuteronomy 8:1–20; Psalm 78:17–29; John 6:52–56; 1 Corinthians 10:1–4, 16–18)

We will conclude today with Prayer 104. Before Receiving Communion found on page 676 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to anglicanchurch.net/catechism.

Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS.

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