Resources

The Prayer Book

The Book of Common Prayer

Discover the Prayer Book tradition that shapes worship and prayer at Christ Church.

Worship

Choral Evensong

Find out about Choral Evensong and what to expect when you visit.

Exploring faith

Exploring Christianity

Begin exploring Jesus, Christian faith and the questions that matter to you.

What does baptism mean?

The 1662 Prayer Book holds together water, new birth, repentance and faith. Explore what baptism gives and the Christian life that follows.

Why does the Lord’s Prayer begin with “Our Father”?

Our Father joins trust in God with prayer for others. Explore the opening of the Lord’s Prayer while recognising that family experiences differ.

Why do we say Amen?

Amen is a way to join a prayer, not simply mark its ending. The Prayer Book Catechism and Saint Paul help explain this small response.

What does loving my neighbour look like in an ordinary week?

The Good Samaritan turns a question about who counts as a neighbour into a call to act with mercy. What might that mean for one ordinary offer of help?

Why do Anglicans stand, sit and kneel?

Standing, sitting and kneeling can help us participate in worship. A short guide for visitors, including what to do when a posture is difficult.

Why do we confess our sins together in church?

Shared confession makes room for honesty, mercy and a changed life. It does not mean everyone bears the same responsibility for harm.

What is All Saints’ Day?

All Saints’ Day remembers Christ’s whole company of faithful people. The 1662 collect and Beatitudes connect that fellowship with the way we live now.

How are the Bible readings chosen for church?

Daily lessons, Communion readings and the Psalter follow distinct arrangements. Find the right part of the Prayer Book for the service you are preparing.

What is the Litany, and why pray it?

The Litany’s repeated responses help us pray for a world larger than our own concerns. Here is how to follow its movement in the 1662 Prayer Book.