There are two sacraments of the church: Baptism and Communion/The Lord's Supper
Baptism is the sign and seal of incorporation into Christ. Jesus, through his own baptism, identified with sinners in order to fulfill all righteousness.
In baptism, we participate in Jesus' death and resurrection. In baptism, the Holy Spirit binds the Church in covenant to its Creator and Lord. As circumcision was the sign and symbol of inclusion in God's grace and covenant with the church.
As an identifying mark, baptism signifies: The faithfulness of God, the washing away of sin, rebirth, adoption into the covenant family of the church, resurrection and illumination in Christ. (Directory for Worship W.23000) Presbyterians baptize infants and adults typically by method of sprinkling water on the head.
Communion/The Lord's Supper The Lord's Supper is the sign and seal of eating and drinking in communion with the crucified and risen Lord. In his last meal before death, Jesus took and shared with his disciples the bread and wine, speaking of them as hisbody and blood, signs of the new covenant. He commended breaking bread and sharing a cup to remember and proclaim his death.
In this meal, the church celebrates the joyful feast of the people of God, and anticipates the coming again of our Lord and Savior.
Presbyterians affirm that the Lord's Supper belongs to Christ. All who believe in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior are welcome and invited to partake in the meal.
Open Confessional Tradition Presbyterians have historically written down what they believe in the form of confessions and creeds. These documents of faith rely on the guidance of scripture and are secxondary to scripture.
In these confessional statements, the church declares to its members and to the world who and what it is, what it believes, and what it resolves to do.
Presbyterians affirm that the church is reformed, always to be reformed. Thus, the church remains open to adding to its confessional tradition. The last Statement of Faith was added to the Book of Confessions in 1997.
Men and women are called to serve in all offices of the church.