Presbyterian Mission Agency sacraments Archives

Carroll Feast of Easter

Posted April 3rd, 2012

In this article from Call to Worship 44.3 (2011), Jonathan Carroll makes the case for exploring weekly Eucharist during the Season of Easter, drawing on his pastoral experience and study of Invitation to Christ.

Common Agreement on Baptism

Posted January 12th, 2012

This Common Agreement on the Mutual Recognition of Baptism is a landmark statement arising from the 2003-2007 Catholic-Reformed Dialogue in the United States. This summary document includes the text of… Read more »

This Bread of Life

Posted January 5th, 2012

“This Bread of Life” is a 2010 report of the United States Catholic Reformed Dialogue on the Eucharist / Lord’s Supper. It includes historical background, theological perspectives, and pastoral implications…. Read more »

Biblical Confessional Worship Sacraments

Posted October 28th, 2011

These excerpts from Scripture and the confessions address the theme of the Sacraments of Baptism and the Lord’s Supper. They may be used for Affirmations of Faith following the proclamation… Read more »

Lesson Plans for CRE Worship Class

Posted April 15th, 2011

A lesson plan for a weekly retreat and bible study, developed by Teresa Lockhart Stricklen, associate for worship, PC(USA). The Office of Theology and Worship has put together resources for… Read more »

All Saints Communion Service (with Eucharistic Prayer parts marked)

Posted April 15th, 2011

This ecumenical service can be used for your congregation to celebrate Communion (the parts of the Eucharistic form are marked in red). The Office of Theology and Worship has put… Read more »

Ecumenical Shape of Baptism and Eucharist

Posted April 15th, 2011

An ecumenical outline of the Eucharist and baptism. The Office of Theology and Worship has put together resources for a mini-course on worship that can be used for Commissioned Ruling… Read more »

Ecumenical Consensus on Meanings of Eucharist

Posted April 15th, 2011

An ecumenical description of Eucharist/Lord’s Supper/Communion. The Office of Theology and Worship has put together resources for a mini-course on worship that can be used for Commissioned Ruling Elder education,… Read more »

Presbyterian Panel Survey February 2009: The Sacraments – Full Report

Posted April 13th, 2011

Full report from the February 2009 Presbyterian Panel Survey. The report summarizes the experiences of members, elders, and ministers with baptism and the Lord’s Supper and their views about the… Read more »

ideas! article: Sacramental Practices during the Lent/Easter Cycle

Posted March 8th, 2011

This article offers an invitation for congregations to participate in five shared practices over the Lenten season.