Almost all of our Forefathers were Christened as infants.  In a typical ceremony, parents or godparents bring their child to their congregation's priest or minister. The rite used would be the same as that denomination's rite for adults, i.e., by pouring holy water (affusion) or by sprinkling water (aspersion).  For more information about being Baptized at the National Cathedral DC.

All early churches in America had catechisms for their youth. Dr. Martin Luther placed this responsibility on fathers. We have included catechisms from: Baptist, Congregationalists, Dutch Reformed, Episcopalian, Lutheran, Mennonites, Moravians, Quakers and Presbyterians

First Confession is still used in Episcopalian and Lutheran churches.  

First Communion typically occurs between the ages of seven and thirteen

In Episcopal, Lutheran and Methodist traditions, acolytes participate in the worship service by carrying a processional cross or crucifix (these acolytes are called crucifers), lighting and extinguishing the altar candles, and ringing the church bell to call the congregation to worship. 

is a celebration of a girl's 15th birthday. It has cultural roots in Mexico and Spain and is widely celebrated by girls throughout Latin America. The United Methodist Church now includes it in the Book of Worship.

December 5

31 October

You and your family get free access to hundreds of parks, lands, and waters for an entire year.