Five other sacramental rites, in their Biblical sense, are also termed sacraments. Holy Matrimony is the union of one man and one woman for life before God. Our Lord commissioned the Apostles and their successors, the bishops, to proclaim His work and salvation which He accomplished on Calvary. When Anglicans speak of Apostolic Succession, we mean an unbroken line of consecrations and commissions from our Lord to the present bishops, continuing the same teachings and ministry established by Jesus Christ Himself. Baptism and Confirmation Anglican parents who have a child to be Baptized should contact their priest.
Some preparation is involved.
Selection of Godparents is important. Two Godparents of the same sex as the child, and one of the opposite sex, are required. Confirmation undergo a period of instruction. Holy Confirmation is often administered at the same service as Holy Baptism in the case of adults. By the imposition of the bishop's hand on our head, we come into sacramental unity with the Successors in Office to the Holy Apostles commissioned by Christ himself to govern His Church.