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¶After the singing of a Hymn, there shall be said the Sentence by the Minister and children together as follows:

Come ye, and let us walk in the light of the Lord. And he will teach us of his ways, and we will walk in his paths.

Minister. Show thy servants thy work; Children. And their children thy glory. Minister. Let thy merciful kindness, O Lord, be upon us;

Children. As we do put our trust in thee. Minister. Not unto us, O Lord, not unto us, Children. But unto thy name be the praise. Minister. Lord, hear our prayer,

Children. And let our cry come unto thee.
Minister. The Lord be with you,

Children. And with thy spirit.
Minister. Let us pray.

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ALMIGHTY God, who hast built thy Church upon the foundation of the Apostles and Prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the head cornerstone; Grant us so to be joined together in unity of spirit by their doctrine, that we may be made an holy temple acceptable unto thee; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

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OST Gracious God, who hast gathered into thy Church a great company out of all nations; Fulfil, we pray thee, what thou hast foretold by thy Holy Prophets, that all the ends of the world may remember themselves and be turned unto thee; through the only Saviour of the world, thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Here may be sung a Hymn, after which, the children being seated, the Minister shall ask them the Questions concerning the Church which follow, the children responding:

Question. When were you made a member of the Church?

Answer. I was made a member of the Church, when I was baptized.

Question. What is the Church?

Answer. The Church is the Society of which Jesus Christ is the Head, and all baptized people the members.

Question. How is the Church described in the Apostles' and Nicene Creeds?

Answer. The Church is described in the Creeds as One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic. Question. What do we mean by these

words?

Answer: We mean that the Church is One, because it is one Body under one Head; Holy, because the Holy Spirit dwells in its members

and sanctifies them; Catholic, because it is universal, holding earnestly the Faith for all time, in all countries, and for all people; and Apostolic, because it continues steadfastly in the Apostles' teaching and fellowship.

Question. What is our bounden duty as members of the Church?

Answer. We are bound to worship God, with his people, every Lord's Day; to follow the example of our Saviour, Jesus Christ; and to work and pray for the spread of his kingdom.

Question. How can you be helped to fulfil these duties?

Answer. By coming to Confirmation, wherein I declare my loyalty to Christ and his service, and receive the strengthening of the Holy Spirit.

Question. What sacrament does our Lord provide for the constant strengthening and refreshing of your soul?

Answer. He provides the sacrament of the Lord's Supper, or Holy Communion, which it is my duty to receive.

¶After another Hymn, the Minister shall proceed with the Questions on the Sacraments as follows:

Question. How many Sacraments has Christ ordained in his Church?

Answer. Christ has ordained two Sacraments only, as generally necessary to salvation; that is to say, Baptism, and the Supper of the Lord.

Question. What do you mean by this word Sacrament?

Answer. I mean by this word Sacrament, an outward and visible sign of an inward and spiritual grace given unto us; ordained by Christ himself, as a means whereby we receive the same, and a pledge to assure us thereof.

Question. How many parts are there in a Sacrament?

Answer. There are two parts in a Sacrament; the outward visible sign, and the inward spiritual grace.

Question. What is the outward visible sign or form in Baptism?

Answer. The outward visible sign or form in Baptism is Water; wherein the person is baptized, In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost.

Question. What is the inward spiritual grace in Baptism?

Answer. The inward spiritual grace in Baptism is a death unto sin, and a new birth unto righteousness.

Question. What is the outward part or sign of the Lord's Supper?

Answer. The outward part or sign of the Lord's Supper is, Bread and Wine, which the Lord has commanded to be received.

Question. What is the inward part, or thing signified?

Answer. The inward part, or thing signified is, the Body and Blood of Christ, which are spiritually taken and received by the faithful in the Lord's Supper.

Question. Why was the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper ordained?

Answer. The Sacrament of the Lord's Supper was ordained for the continual remembrance of the sacrifice of the death of Christ, and of the benefits which we receive thereby.

Question. What are the benefits whereof we are partakers in the Lord's Supper?

Answer. The benefits whereof we are partakers in the Lord's Supper are, the strengthening and refreshing of our souls by the Body and Blood of Christ, as our bodies are strengthened and refreshed by the Bread and Wine.

Question. What is required of those who come to the Lord's Supper?

Answer. Is is required of those who come to the Lord's Supper, to examine themselves, whether they repent them truly of their former sins, steadfastly purposing to lead a