Your journey to becoming part of the Anglican family begins with exploration and grows through learning, connection, and commitment.
Becoming an Anglican isn’t about checking boxes or meeting requirements. It’s about joining a community of faith, embracing a way of worship, and committing to a life of following Jesus in the Anglican tradition.
Everyone’s journey looks different. There’s no rush, no pressure. Take the time you need to explore, ask questions, and discern if this is the path God is calling you to walk.
While everyone's path is unique, most journeys include these elements
Visit worship services, ask questions, and discover if the Anglican way resonates with you
Build relationships with the parish community through fellowship and service
Participate in classes or conversations about faith, Scripture, and Anglican tradition. The Niagara School for Missional Leadership is a good place to start.
Make your commitment through Baptism and/or Confirmation
Baptism is the sacrament of welcome into the Christian family. Through water and the Holy Spirit, we are joined to Christ’s death and resurrection, and marked as Christ’s own forever.
If you’ve never been baptized, baptism is the beginning of life within the Christian community. We welcome people of all ages – infants, children, and adults – to be baptized in any of our parishes.
Confirmation is when you publicly confirm your faith before the bishop. It’s a personal commitment to follow Jesus and fulfil your baptismal vows, often undertaken by young people and those returning to the church.
If you were baptized as a child (in an Anglican or other church), confirmation is an opportunity to reclaim your faith and renew your commitment to live as a Christian.
Your Pathway Your specific journey depends on where you're starting from. Here are three common pathways:
Just beginning to explore Christian faith
Already baptized but new to the Anglican church
Just beginning to explore Christian faith
Baptism and confirmation aren't the end - they're the beginning of a lifelong journey! As a member of the Anglican Church, you're invited to:
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