Faith Formation
The Episcopal Diocese of Washington invites you to go deeper in your faith life through five essential Christian practices–pray, learn, serve, give, and share.
Christian Formation, or growing into the full stature of Christ, is a lifelong process.
Commitments are made at our baptisms to:
- Continue in the apostles’ teaching and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in the prayers,
- Persevere in resisting evil, and, whenever we fall into sin, repent and return to the Lord,
- Proclaim by word and example the Good News of God in Christ,
- Seek and serve Christ in all persons, loving our neighbors as ourselves, and
- Strive for justice and peace among all people, and respect the dignity of every human being.
We pray for inquiring and discerning hearts, the courage to will and to persevere, a spirit to know and love God and the gift of joy and wonder in all God’s works.
St. Nicholas strives to offer age-appropriate formation opportunities for everyone to grow closer to God and Jesus with the help of the Holy Spirit.
The following is intended to get you started wherever you are, whether you are new to faith or a seasoned Christian. No matter where you are, you can continue to grow your capacities, commitments, and understandings of God, yourself, and your neighbors.
CHRISTIAN FORMATION
GROWTH
While every individual bears the image of God, we have the freedom and responsibility to grow more fully into the people of God. As we grow we, in fact, become the people we already are, a people who reveal the image of God to others thereby witnessing to God’s love in the world. Growing in faith takes practice. Second century Christian apologist Tertullian put it this way: “Christians are made, not born.” We grow as Christians by practicing the Christian life together.
DISCIPLESHIP
FORMATION FOR ALL AGES
Nursery
Sunday School
Occasionally a Children’s Sermon is offered during the worship service. Currently there are two Sunday School classes: Ages 3 through Kindergarten and First through Fifth Grade.