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My Faith, My Life, Revised Edition: A Teen's Guide to the Episcopal Church
My Faith, My Life is a trusted confirmation curriculum for the Episcopal Church. The Five Marks of Mission and what it means to be a disciple of Christ will be a focus of this updated version, which also models student-centered learning as opposed to teacher-driven instruction. For teen study and confirmation preparation, this book can serve as a curriculum for helping teens discover Scripture, church history, sacraments, the meaning and practice of prayer, and what ministry means in the lives of real teens today. A framework for small-group gatherings for each chapter is included as a new section in the back of the book.
- GenresReligionYoung Adult
305 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 1, 2014
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April 16, 2015
Excellent explanation of the Episcopal Church
As preparation for my confirmation into the Episcopal church, my priest made this book required reading. "Do not be put off by the teen guide part of the title", he cautioned. How correct he was! In some ways, some concepts in the book might prove to be too difficult for a young teen to grasp.
As a fledgling Episcopalian, I learned not only about the liturgy and sacraments, but also the origins and meanings of the various rituals that differ substantially from those I had been raised with in the Presbyterian church. As a lifelong Christian, I learned more about the Bible and how best to study it. I also came away with new feelings about prayer, that are not unique to the Episcopal church.
The book was not only educational, but it fascinated me. Having just experienced Holy Week, for example, I learned why the Great Easter Vigil is the most important day in the Episcopal faith. The service itself is magnificent, but understanding its meaning made it even more dramatic and moving.
Jenifer Gamber made the Episcopal church come alive for me. Her writing style made what could have been a dry subject fascinating. My Faith, My Life would make a great gift to new Episcopalians and to those who need a refresher course. Father Lou advised me well.
As preparation for my confirmation into the Episcopal church, my priest made this book required reading. "Do not be put off by the teen guide part of the title", he cautioned. How correct he was! In some ways, some concepts in the book might prove to be too difficult for a young teen to grasp.
As a fledgling Episcopalian, I learned not only about the liturgy and sacraments, but also the origins and meanings of the various rituals that differ substantially from those I had been raised with in the Presbyterian church. As a lifelong Christian, I learned more about the Bible and how best to study it. I also came away with new feelings about prayer, that are not unique to the Episcopal church.
The book was not only educational, but it fascinated me. Having just experienced Holy Week, for example, I learned why the Great Easter Vigil is the most important day in the Episcopal faith. The service itself is magnificent, but understanding its meaning made it even more dramatic and moving.
Jenifer Gamber made the Episcopal church come alive for me. Her writing style made what could have been a dry subject fascinating. My Faith, My Life would make a great gift to new Episcopalians and to those who need a refresher course. Father Lou advised me well.
August 7, 2025
An excellent guide to the Episcopal church. I'm glad I took this class and read this book. I am not reaffirming but loved revisiting these principals of spirituality. The confirmations are in a few days!
October 12, 2022
Well done, readable and clear
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