An outward sign of an inward grace. Acting like a Christian and really following the teachings of the Bible in your interactions with everyone on the street reflects a little of God working through you. In the Episcopal Church, Sacrament is an outward sign of an inward grace. The study of how to bring new people to Christ by definding the Gospel. Apologetics teaches church leaders how to respond to such questions as why do bad things happen to good people.
Most parishes have some sort of course for new people to become a member of the faith community.
This course teaches the new person much about the Episcopal Church and prepares them for either confirmation or reception. Confirmation is a sacrament which marks adult ownership and responsibility in the faith community. Only the Bishop may confirm. Newcomers who have already been confirmed in the Roman Catholic or Orthodox churches don t need to be re-confirmed. These newcomers are instead received with a blessing from the Bishop.