What Episcopalians Believe

We are a Christian church.

The outline of our faith, which we commonly refer to as the Catechism, is found in the Book of Common Prayer, page 844 - 862
 

This catechism is primarily intended for use by parish priests, deacons and lay catechists, to give an outline for instruction. It is a commentary on the creeds, but is not meant to be a complete statement of belief and practice; rather, it is a point of departure for the teacher, and it is cast in the traditional question and answer form for ease of reference.

The second use of this catechism is to provide a brief summary of the Church's teaching for an inquiring stranger who picks up a Prayer Book.

It may also be used to form a simple service; since the matter is arranged under headings, it is suitable for selective use, and the leader may introduce prayers and hymns as needed.

Below are links from the National Episcopal Church website outlining the church's teaching on some important faith related questions.  Click on each to learn more: Human Nature ; God the Father ; The Old Covenant ;  The Ten Commandments ; Sin and Redemption ; God the Son ; The New Covenant ; The Creeds ; The Holy Spirit ; The Holy Scriptures ; The Church ; The Ministry ; Prayer and Worship ; The Sacraments ; Holy Baptism ; The Holy Eucharist ; Other Sacramental Rites ; The Christian Hope