OCCASIONS
It is the privilege of the Church to be with people at every stage of their lives, at times of sadness as well as in the celebrations of new beginnings.
Confirmation
Confirmation provides the opportunity for those who have been baptised to “confirm” the promises that were made at their baptism. For those who were baptised as infants, those promises were made on their behalf by parents (and godparents) and confirmation enables them to make an adult profession of faith for themselves. For those baptised as adults, confirmation often follows immediately after baptism within the same service. In both cases, however, confirmation commissions the baptised for Christian service in the world.
Confirmation services are conducted by a bishop and involve the bishop laying hands on each candidate and praying for that they may be strengthened by the Holy Spirit “to love and serve as a disciple of Christ” (A New Zealand Prayer Book, pg.393).
If you are interested in making this commitment, please contact us.
Confirmation services are conducted by a bishop and involve the bishop laying hands on each candidate and praying for that they may be strengthened by the Holy Spirit “to love and serve as a disciple of Christ” (A New Zealand Prayer Book, pg.393).
If you are interested in making this commitment, please contact us.
Thanksgiving for the Gift of a Child
While Baptism is the sacrament of initiation into the Church, the body of Christ, Thanksgiving for the Gift of a Child provides “an opportunity for parents and families to give thanks for the birth or adoption of a child and to offer prayer for family life” (A New Zealand Prayer Book). This service may take place “in the home, the hospital, in church, or some other suitable setting as soon as convenient after the birth or adoption of a child”.
It is important to note that this service has no connection with Baptism.
Prayer
What is prayer?
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What Prayer Does Christ Give To Us
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Our Father in heaven,
hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours now and for ever. Amen. |
E tō mātou Matua i te rangi
Kia tapu tōu Ingoa. Kia tae mai tōu rangatiratanga. Kia meatia tāu e pai ai ki runga ki te whenua, kia rite anō ki tō te rangi. Hōmai ki a mātou āianei he taro mā mātou mō tēnei rā. Murua ō mātou hara, Me mātou hoki e muru nei i ō te hunga e hara ana ki a mātou. Aua hoki mātou e kawea kia whakawaia; Engari whakaorangia mātou i te kino: Nōu hoki te rangatiratanga, te kaha, me te korōria, Āke ake ake. Āmine. |
Ways of Prayer at Whangarei Anglican
The Chapel is a quiet space for personal reflection or to meet with an intercessor.
A New Zealand Prayer Book (ANZPB) |He Karakia Mihinare o Aotearoa – One of the treasures of Anglican spirituality has been its authorized Book of Common Prayer, helpful for both personal devotion and public liturgical worship.
Votive candles may be available for lighting within The Church.
Whangarei Anglican Prayer List and Prayer Box
Let us know if you would like to be prayed for by our Prayer Team. Prayers are private to the Prayer Team and if you wish, included in our Sunday morning intercessions.
Prayer requests can be made at the Parish Office and you can contact the Parish Office or members of the Clergy Team for further information.
There are many styles of prayer. A place to start is to simply sit quietly and be aware that you’re in the presence of God.
Peace be with you.
Votive candles may be available for lighting within The Church.
Whangarei Anglican Prayer List and Prayer Box
Let us know if you would like to be prayed for by our Prayer Team. Prayers are private to the Prayer Team and if you wish, included in our Sunday morning intercessions.
Prayer requests can be made at the Parish Office and you can contact the Parish Office or members of the Clergy Team for further information.
There are many styles of prayer. A place to start is to simply sit quietly and be aware that you’re in the presence of God.
Peace be with you.
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