Archbishop's Guidelines

Christian Initiation: Holy Baptism
Theology – in brief Baptism is the primary rite of Christian initiation. It is at the command of Christ that we baptise. Christian baptism is rooted in t...
Sun, 30 Aug, 2015 at 8:24 PM
Admission of Children to Holy Communion before Confirmation
Theology There are three elements consistently present in the New Testament where the language of baptism occurs: The gracious act of God through...
Sun, 30 Aug, 2015 at 8:30 PM
Confirmation
General While Baptism is clearly the primary rite of Christian initiation, Confirmation remains very important. There is now wide agreement that we have ma...
Tue, 12 Dec, 2017 at 12:57 PM
Reception into Communicant Membership
The Admission to Holy Communion Canon of General Synod provides that a baptised, communicant member of another Church which professes the Apostolic faith ma...
Sun, 30 Aug, 2015 at 8:44 PM
Worship in the Diocese of Adelaide
Last modified January 2018 General Gathering together to worship God, to hear the scriptures read and explained, to pray andto obey the command of Christ ...
Thu, 15 Feb, 2018 at 1:59 PM
Maintenance of Vestry Records
It is important that records be properly and safely maintained. Each Church should have a: Vestry Record of Services Book Baptismal Register ...
Sun, 30 Aug, 2015 at 8:58 PM
Commissioning Services
Commissioning services are important for the new priest and Rectory family, but also provide a wonderful occasion to celebrate and focus the life of a paris...
Sun, 30 Aug, 2015 at 9:06 PM
Funeral Services
Ministry in bereavement should always be approached as a privilege, especially with those who have had little or no previous contact with the Church. Throug...
Sun, 30 Aug, 2015 at 9:12 PM
The Marriage Service
Introduction Clergy become marriage celebrants when they are recommended to the State Authorities by their particular denomination. The licence issued au...
Sun, 30 Aug, 2015 at 9:33 PM
Robes to be worn on particular occasions
In order that there may be uniformity of use on the part of the Bishop, Archdeacons, Area Deans, and other Clergy, the following should apply: A...
Sun, 30 Aug, 2015 at 9:35 PM