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F R E Q U E N T L Y
A S K E D
Q U E S T I O N S

 

FAQ’s

  • What do I have to wear? Well, good question! Christ Church is an easy-going community of people who don’t really care what you wear – come as you are comfortable.

  • Are there classes for my children? YES! We are glad you asked. Children are a very important part of the ministry of Christ Church. Kids ages 3-11 are welcome to join our Sunday School for an exciting and care-filled time of chatting, learning, playing, praying growing in faith. Parents at Christ Church continually express their gratefulness for the wonderful children’s ministry and your kids are more than welcome.

  • What kind of church is this? Christ Church Beaurepaire is an Anglican Church which has a long history of following Jesus in Canada and many other parts of the world. There are over 80 million Anglicans who exist in almost every country in the world. So by journeying with our little family at Christ Church, you will be part of something so much bigger than what we are locally. We are part of the Anglican Diocese of Montreal. and our Bishop is The Right Reverend Mary Irwin-Gibson.

  • Do I have to be an Anglican, or be even a Christian already to attend? You don’t have to be born an Anglican to join our church – everyone is welcome whether you are presently a person of faith or no-faith. Come explore!

  • What is the Liturgy: The liturgy refers to the way we worship; the journey we take every Sunday. We begin with a greeting, we then have readings from scripture, speak about Jesus from scriptures

    in the form of a sermon, pass the peace (that’s when we turn to our neighbours, shake their hands, and declare that we are at peace with Jesus and others), receive Christ at the table of the Lord in bread and wine, and then we are sent for Service in the wider community and in the world.

 
 

WHAT IS AN
A N G L I C A N ?

 

The word “Anglican” simply means related to, or coming from, England. Anglican churches draw their identity and historical roots from the Church of England, one of the main bodies formed during the Protestant Reformation of the 16th Century when its members split with the church in Rome.

When the Reformation happened in England, the reformers took care to keep the meaningful parts of the liturgy and celebration. Even today our worship retains a sense of holiness that comes from worshipping in a way that connects us with the ancient church – the same way Christians worshipped in ages past.

Today Anglicans would be defined as a community of believers who acknowledge the Apostolic Tradition and who embrace the intimate relationship of scripture, prayer and the Eucharist (Holy Sacraments) and who take the lessons learned from scripture into the world to provide for and to extend God’s kingdom.

Anglican worship is also very celebratory in nature involving the singing of hymns, praying and worshiping together and receiving the Body of Christ in Holy Communion. And by loving and serving others as Christ loves us.

The Anglican Communion is a global church, the third largest Christian body in the world with c. 80 million members. This means we are connected with brother and sister Anglicans around the globe.

 
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C H R I S T
C H U R C H
K I D S

 

Please know that your children, all your children, are welcome as a vital part of this church community, and we gladly welcome them to join us in worship. During the Service, children, infants and toddlers: can stay with their parents in church, or, they can play in the children’s area near the back of the church.

Children can go downstairs to Sunday School in the Parish Hall. During the summer, there are books and activity packages for children at the back of the church.

If your child or infant stays with you for the service and needs a break, you can always take them to the children’s area, the main entrance, or downstairs to walk around the Parish Hall.

 

 

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C O N N E C T

 

First, the best way to get connected with Christ Church is to come on a Sunday and begin meeting people. Say hello and introduce yourself! The church is a community and getting to know people is the beginning of belonging.

Second, at the end of every service there are announcements about upcoming activities and requests for help to serve. If anything that is said takes your fancy, feel free to make yourself known and get involved!

Third, you could also email or call the church and chat with someone about your desire to connect more deeply with the community and they will point you in the right direction!

 
 
 

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