Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the Episcopal Church?
- How did it get started?
- What does "Episcopal" mean?
- So is the Episcopal Church Protestant or Catholic?
- Isn't it true that the Church of England was founded because Henry VIII wanted a divorce?
- Isn't the Archbishop of Canterbury the Anglican Pope?
- How is the church governed?
- What is "The Book of Common Prayer"?
- How do Episcopalians worship?
- Do I have to pay anything to go to church?
- What should I wear to church?
- When do I stand, sit, or kneel during a service?
- Does the church celebrate other rites?
- How can I learn more about Episcopal worship practices?
- I'm planning on visiting an Episcopal Church. May I take communion?
- What are the sacraments of the Episcopal Church?
- Does the Episcopal Church baptize infants?
- At what age may a child take communion?
- Does the Episcopal Church ordain women to the clergy?
- How do I join the Episcopal Church? Do I need to be confirmed?
- I have already been baptized in another church. If I become an Episcopalian, do I need to be re-baptized?
- What is the significance of the Episcopal Seal ("The Shield") and Flag?
