(Updated to correct episode!) Why Christianity? This episode, we continue to explore Christianity and ask the question “so what?” What difference does being a Christian make? We are a Christian, now what?

Just joining us? We're so glad you're here for Season 4. This is a new recording of our topic from Season 2--Confirmation-- with a new member of our team and a fresh take on three important questions:

1. Why Christianity?
2. Why The Episcopal Church?
3. and Why St. John's?

Join us & our youth this season as we prepare for confirmation in The Episcopal Church!

1. Will you continue in the apostles’ teaching and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in the prayers ?I will, with God’s help.

2. Will you persevere in resisting evil, and, whenever you fall into sin, repent and return to the Lord?I will, with God’s help.

3. Will you proclaim by word and example the Good News of God in Christ?I will, with God’s help.

4. Will you seek and serve Christ in all persons, loving your neighbor as yourself?I will, with God’s help.

5. Will you strive for justice and peace among all people, and respect the dignity of every human being?I will, with God’s help. (Book of Common Prayer, 417)

First we explore the answer to each of these questions we promise in Confirmation: “I will, with God’s help.” Then we jump into each question.

What is the apostles teaching and fellowship (Acts 2:42)? We discussed a lot of it last week- it's our basic beliefs about Jesus. We discuss how Jesus instructed his apostles to live and how he sent the Holy Spirit to them in the first days after his resurrection. We also discussed passing on our faith, celebrating Holy Eucharist, and praying together as a community.

We further discuss evil, sin, and how we always wrestle with sin; we can’t just will ourselves not to experience these challenges. God is asking us to return continuously to God. We chat about the Good News, and how we proclaim it to all people. We discuss loving all people, and God’s commandment to love our neighbor (Matthew 22:36-40). We finally turn to what the dignity of every human being means, and how that affects our journey towards justice.

Reflection Questions

What does it mean to live a Christian life?

How does one live out a Christian life?