Baptism, Confirmation & Marriage

 

Please contact The Rev. Kris Opat for assistance and questions about  services at St. David’s Episcopal Church.  

Pastoral Care: 412-780-6212    

Email:  Rev. Kris Opat

Church Office Phone: 724-941-4060

Email stdavidspeterstwp@gmail.com 

 

Baptism

Persons of any age may be baptized at St. David’s. Parents who wish to have their child baptized and adults who wish baptism, are encouraged to contact The Rev. Kris Opat by email or phone for more information. Once a date has been set, please fill out the baptismal form and send it to the office.

 

Confirmation, Reception, and Reaffirmation

The Bishop of Pittsburgh visits St. David’s once per year (usually around St. David’s Day on March 1). During their visit the bishop offers opportunities for Confirmation, Reception, and Reaffirmation.

Confirmation is a mature affirmation of one’s baptismal vows and public declaration of membership in the Episcopal Church. When one is confirmed, the bishop blesses and confirms the presence and work of the Holy Spirit in their life.

Reception is for any who have been confirmed in another denomination and would like to be recognized as a full member of the Episcopal Church. Confirmation is required for any who wish to serve on Vestry, volunteer as a Lay Eucharistic Minister/Visitor, or who wish to being discernment for ordination. Anyone, regardless of age or denomination, is welcome to be a member of St. David’s, but if in being here you wish to be officially recognized as a member of the larger Episcopal Church, and you have been confirmed in another denomination, you will want to arrange for reception by the bishop.

Reaffirmation is a practice that is in no way required, but is available for any who feel they want a public opportunity to reaffirm their faith and their desire to be a part of the church. This is typically offered to people who have left the church for a period and in returning feel they want a formal recognition of it. Please note that baptism and confirmation are indissoluble and there is nothing you can do for God to reject you from the church and so reaffirmation is not necessary, but if it will be helpful to your walk with Christ, it is available to any who wish to take part.

Youth and adults wishing confirmation, reception, or reaffirmation are encouraged to contact the Rev. Kris Opat by email or phone for more information.

Holy Matrimony

Christian marriage is a sacrament of the church in which a couple takes life-long vows before God, their families and the Church, seeking God’s grace and blessing to help them fulfill these vows. Couples contemplating marriage at St. David’s should contact the Rev. Kris Opat to arrange a date and allow time for premarital counseling. A minimum 60-day notice is typically required.