BAPTISM is, for us, a rite of Initiation into the family of God.  On average, we celebrate the the Rite of Baptism about five times a year, following four weeks of preparation for candidates or for the parents and godparents of the child being  baptized.  All baptisms, with the only exception being emergency baptisms due to grave health, take place during the main Sunday services of the Parish.
  CONFIRMATION: The case of infants or children requires a second step, called Confirmation.  This Confirmation is in part a reaffirmation, and taking up, of the promises that others have made for the child.  In that reaffirmation, we also open ourselves to receive the gift of the Holy Spirit, which among other benefits brings us His strength to accomplish the promises we have made.

If you, or your child, have not been baptized, please contact the Parish clergy.

 MARRIAGE is a particular gift from God, uniting a man to a woman, and we at Holy Comforter Parish cherish each ceremony that we are privileged to be part of.  The Book of Common Prayer reminds us that marriage "is not to be entered upon, nor taken in hand, unadvisedly, lightly or wantonly, but reverently, discreetly, advisedly, soberly and in the fear [awe] of God".

 Canadian Canon law (which is the law of the entire Anglican Church of Canada)  requires that clergy of the Parish be informed  at least 60 days prior to any marriage taking place through the Church.  This is so that adequate preparation can be undertaken.  For most couples, preparation is currently a period of between 4 and 6 meetings with the clergy.  If you are intending to be married through the ministry of Holy Comforter Parish, please let the clergy know as soon as possible.

Divorced individuals who are contemplating remarriage in the Church are asked to let the clergy know before setting an actual date, as there are other aspects of the Canon Law that must met.  Preparation in this case is a little more extensive, aimed at helping you to best prepare for your new life together, and to work at avoiding or overcoming the problems that led to the breakup in the earlier marriage.