CHURCH OF THE HOLY APOSTLES
The Episcopal Church
Holy Apostles is a member of the worldwide Anglican Communion and a parish of the Episcopal Diocese of Texas. The word “episcopal” refers to governance by bishops. The historic episcopate (bishops) continues the work of the first apostles in the Church: guarding the faith, unity, and discipline of the Church, and ordaining men and women to continue Christ’s ministry. An Episcopalian is a person who belongs to The Episcopal Church, which encompasses churches in the United States and 16 countries. The Episcopal Church is part of the worldwide Anglican Communion. Formed originally from the Church of England in the 16th Century, the Anglican Communion is the third largest communion of churches in the world.
BELIEFS
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The Holy Scriptures are the revealed word of God, which inspired the human authors of the Scripture, and which is interpreted by the Church under the guidance of the Holy Spirit.
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The Nicene Creed is the basic statement of our belief about God.
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The two great sacraments given by Christ to the Church are Baptism and the Holy Eucharist.
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The teachings and beliefs of the Episcopal Church are articulated in the "Outline of the Faith" and in the 39 Articles of Religion in our 1979 Book of Common Prayer.