nt of Holy Baptism, a period of instruction must be taken by the adult. This adult is not required to select Godparents, but may select sponsors to assist them. (The Anglicans 4)The Sacrament of Holy Confirmation is administered by a Bishop. The Bishop places his hand on ones head in order to seal the Baptism in this sacrament. Before Confirmation, extensive instruction is needed. If an adult is receiving Baptism, they will usually also receive confirmation at the same time and at the same service. (The Anglicans 4)Holy Matrimony, or marriage, is also an important part of the Anglican church. To be wed, at both the bride and the groom must be baptized and at least one of them must be a currently practicing Anglican. A great deal of instruction is required before a man and woman can be wed in an Anglican church. Also, it is absolutely forbidden to suggest changing the structure of the service under any circumstances, or to make substitutions in the service. It is seen as the churchs right to hold the ceremonies in their form and in none other than this (The Anglicans 5)This is not the case for funerals. Clergy of the Anglican Church will provide burial for any baptized Christian. If they are practicing Anglicans, the Book of the Common Prayer will supply the service. However, unlike Holy Matrimony, adaptations may be made to the service for the deceased who are not members of the Anglican faith. In order to symbolize that we are all equal in the afterlife, any casket, no matter what, will be covered with a cloth pall. Also, flowers are not allowed in the church during a funeral. (The Anglicans 5)As much as certain ideas in the Anglican church may differ from those of the Catholic church, their ideas are one in the same. God in the Trinity is at the center of their worship and is what they are praying for at all times. The Anglican church was simply a reform of the Catholic church, as are all of the Protestant religions. I...
