LEARN: Learn the story of God and God’s people

I have a growing awareness that I am made in the image of God, that Jesus loves me, and that following Jesus means loving your neighbor as yourself.

I see and hear what being Episcopalian means through the words and rituals of the Book of Common Prayer, particularly the Baptismal Covenant and the Communion prayers.

I absorb the beliefs of my tradition primarily through worship (including music) and formation.

I can connect parts of my own story to the story of God and God’s people.

I am aware of God’s presence with us in creation, in the stories of people in the Bible, in Jesus, in the church and beyond.

I want to hear from others about what it means to believe in God, follow Jesus, and be led by the Holy Spirit – and what that means for how we treat people.

I think of myself as a Christian who is part of the Episcopal Church.

I find the language and beliefs of my faith community shaping what I think and believe.

I notice how my faith community values Scripture, thinking, culture, and our history.

I can reflect on the stories of God and God’s people from multiple viewpoints – not just my own.

I ask how the story of God and God’s people is part of my story and wonder what to do with the parts that don’t fit.

I question what it means to believe in God, to follow Jesus, and be led by the Holy Spirit – and what that means for how I will treat people who are not like me.

I question what my faith community’s teachings have to do with what I am learning in school and in the news.

I notice how my faith community is similar and different from other religions and other Christian communities, and I wonder who can be right.

I claim the Christian story of God and God’s people as my own and can use this language to make meaning in my own life.

I know where to look when I don’t understand something from the Bible, and I can say why I do or do not agree with what I hear it saying.

I make decisions based on the fact that I am made in the image of God and am a follower of Jesus. I look for the Holy Spirit’s comfort and power in my life.

I can affirm the promises of the Baptismal Covenant for myself as I understand them, recognizing that others’ commitments to God are shaped in different ways. 

I am able to share with others what my faith community believes and how that fits with what I believe. 

I know that I am made in the image of God, Jesus loves me and that following Jesus means: Love God and Love my neighbor as myself.

I have a growing awareness of the diversity of God’s people.

I experience Episcopal identity in community through the liturgical calendar, BCP, Christian music, and the Baptismal Covenant. 

I experience the language and beliefs of Episcopal tradition primarily through formation (e.g. youth group, camp, events) and worship.

I can connect my own story to the story of God and God’s people. 

I am starting to understand the salvation story.

I am increasingly aware of how my community’s diversity draws us into stronger relationship with one another and with God. 

I begin to know what the beloved community looks like.

I am curious to hear from others in my community about what it means to believe in God, follow Jesus as Lord and Savior and be led by the Holy Spirit.

I identify myself as an Episcopalian.

I find my place of belonging in the language and beliefs of Episcopal tradition.

I recognize that the Episcopal way values Scripture, reasoning, culture, and tradition.

I know and can reflect on the stories of God and God’s people from multiple perspectives.

I question how the story of God and God’s people is part of my story.

I question what it means to believe in God, to follow Jesus as Lord and Savior, and be led by the Holy Spirit.

I struggle with my country’s history with racial injustice and with whether my congregation reflects the beloved community. 

I actively pursue questions of belief, meaning, and purpose within and outside the Episcopal tradition and its teachings.

I can distinguish Episcopal identity from other Christian denominations.

I claim the Christian story of God and God’s people as my own and can make it a part of my daily life. 

I can talk about the salvation story with others.

My identity as made in the image of God and a follower of Jesus’ way of love is a part of my daily life.

I seek to be led by the Holy Spirit.

I know that racial injustice is part of the United States and the Church and am committed to dismantling racism.

I can teach others about racial injustice and God’s invitation to become beloved community.

I live my Episcopal identity grounded in the BCP, Christian music, creeds, and the Baptismal Covenant. 

I recognize that others practice Christianity in ways that are different than mine.

I am able to share with others foundational beliefs of the Episcopal tradition.

I understand the creeds and the Baptismal Covenant as central to my faith community. 

I have a growing awareness of the diversity of God’s people.

I have a growing awareness that I am made in the image of God, that Jesus loves me, and that following Jesus means loving your neighbor as yourself.

I notice the diversity of my faith community and its neighborhood.

I understand that the words and rituals of the Book of Common Prayer, particularly the Baptismal Covenant and the Communion prayers are important to what it means to be an Episcopalian.

I can connect parts of my own story to the story of God and God’s people.

I am aware of God’s presence with us in creation, in the stories of people in the Bible, in Jesus, in the church and beyond.

I understand the creeds and the Baptismal Covenant as central to my faith community.

I am increasingly aware of how my community’s diversity draws us into stronger relationship with one another and with the triune God. 

I begin to know what the beloved community looks like.

I want to hear from others about what it means to believe in God, follow Jesus, and be led by the Holy Spirit – and what that means for how we treat people.

I begin to feel at home in my faith community, regardless of how I may be different. This diversity contributes to a sense of community.

I think of myself as a Christian who is part of the Episcopal Church.

I find the language and beliefs of my faith community shaping what I think and believe.

I can reflect on the stories of God and God’s people from multiple viewpoints – not just my own.

I ask how the story of God and God’s people is part of my story and wonder what to do with the parts that don’t fit.

I wonder how creeds and the Baptismal Covenant shape my faith and the life of my faith community.

I struggle with how my country’s long history with racial injustice informs my cultural identity and with whether my congregation does not reflect the beloved community. 

I question what it means to believe in God, to follow Jesus, and be led by the Holy Spirit – and what that means for how I will treat people who are not like me.

I wrestle with differences, and am aware that race is a particular marker of identity in the United States. I have an increasing understanding of the complex history of racial injustice.

I actively pursue questions of belief, meaning, and purpose within and outside the Episcopal tradition and its teachings.

I question what I and my community believe about the sacraments.

I claim the Christian story of God and God’s people as my own and draw on these stories to make meaning in my daily life. 

I can speak about the story of God and God’s people with others.

I can affirm the promises of the Baptismal Covenant for myself as I understand them, recognizing that others’ commitments to God are shaped in different ways.

I know that racial injustice is part of the fabric of the United States and the Church.

I believe that addressing racial justice is a lifetime commitment. 

I am capable of teaching others about racial injustice and God’s invitation to become beloved community.

My identity as made in the image of God and a follower of Jesus’ way of love are integrated into daily life. 

I seek to be led by the Holy Spirit.

I am confident of who I am and in my own racial identity. I help others  of my race own their social position.

I can share with others how worship is theology in action.

Able to share with others the foundational beliefs and history of the Episcopal tradition.