A Word About the Sacraments

Baptism is a sign of God's love and a celebration of welcoming into the church. Children may be baptized at any age. Parents wishing baptism for their children should be members of Ark and Dove or another church since we promise to raise the child in the church when we baptize them. Parents should consult and schedule with the Pastor 6 to 8 weeks ahead. All children are invited to come close and observe baptism if there is room. Parents are asked to come with their child.

Communion is a community event in the household of faith. The invitation to the Lord's Supper is extended to all who have been baptized, remembering that access to the Table is not a right conferred upon the worthy, but a privilege given to the undeserving who come in faith, repentance, and love. Baptized children who are being nurtured and instructed in the significance of the invitation to the Table and the meaning of their response are invited to receive the Lord's Supper, recognizing that their understanding of participation will vary according to their maturity.

To learn more about the Sacrament of Communion and what Presbyterians believe, visit PCUSA.