Celebrations of this sacrament follow the forms found in the 1979 Book of Common Prayer. Baptism is the sacrament of Christian initiation. Baptism is available to any unbaptized adult seeking membership at St. Stephen's. Baptism is also available for children and infants of members of the church. Adults wishing to be baptized are expected to engage in a period of study before baptism.
Confirmation is the sacrament which marks a mature affirmation of faith.
Confirmation is available to youth and adult members of the parish on an annual or bi-annual basis. A special curriculum for middle school aged youth is offered every other year as part of the regular Sunday School program and lasts from September through June. Confession is the sacrament of reconciliation. The sacrament of reconciliation is available to any Christian desiring it on an appointment basis. Although private sacramental confessions are not required for admission to worship or reception of communion within the Episcopal Church, many individuals have found this sacrament a comfort during times when their consciences were troubled.