St. Thomas Episcopal - St. Petersburg, FL
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  • Home
  • ABOUT US
    • A Welcome from Our Rector
    • Invitation to Canterbury Families
    • Staff and Leadership >
      • Ryan Whitley
      • David Gould
      • Martha Goodwill
      • Jordan Markham
      • Russ Martin
      • Joe Master
      • Jon Ward
      • Vestry
    • Gallery
    • Contact
  • Worship
    • What to Expect on Sunday
    • Morning Prayer
    • Music
    • Schedule
  • Formation
    • Adult Christian Formation >
      • Women of the Word (WOW)
    • Youth Ministry >
      • Meet Fr. Ryan
      • Nursery Care
      • Youth Christian Formation >
        • Truthseekers
        • Feasting on the Word
      • Acolyte Guild
      • Holy Baptism & More
      • Feast Days & Other Special Occasions
      • Fun Events
  • Get Involved
    • Acolyte Guild
    • Benison Farm
    • FAST justice ministry
    • Flower Guild
    • Greeters
    • Outreach
    • Honduras Mission Trip
    • Sandwich Sunday
    • Stewardship
    • Summer Book Club
  • CALENDAR
  • Art
  • GIVE

Early Milestones in the Faith

Holy Baptism is a full initiation by water and the Holy Spirit into Christ's Body the Church. When a person is baptized, the entire congregation renews their baptismal vows and promises to support the candidate.  Any baptized person of any denomination may take communion. 

In our Communion Basics class, we learn the meaning of the eucharist and enter more deeply into the faith. After three classes, there are special prayers in a Sunday 10:00 service to celebrate this sacred occasion.  This class is appropriate for ages 7-10.
At Confirmation, the Bishop lays his hands on the candidate's head and says, "Strengthen, O Lord, your servant with your Holy Spirit; empower him for your service; and sustain him all the days of his life. Amen." Parishioners twelve years and older may ask to be confirmed. This is not required, but is an excellent next step, a way to participate more fully in the life of the church as an adult. ​
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St. Thomas Episcopal Church
1200 Snell Isle Blvd NE
St. Petersburg, FL 33704
727-896-9641 
office@stthomasstpete.org

Temporary Mailing Address: 
PO Box 7177
St. Petersburg, FL 33704


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