The Reaffirmation of Vows and the Blessing of Chrism

Saturday, April 01, 2023, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Location: All Saints' Episcopal Cathedral, 818 E. Juneau Ave., Milwaukee, WI US 53202-2714

The Reaffirmation of Vows and the Blessing of Chrism

Saturday, April 1, at 10 am
All Saints’ Cathedral
818 E Juneau Ave, Milwaukee

You — all of you — are cordially invited to this year’s Reaffirmation of Vows and the Blessing of Chrism Service on Saturday, April 1. This service will include the blessing of baptismal oil, the renewal of vows, and Holy Eucharist. This service has typically been held during the work day during Holy Week. Because we’d like to encourage participation by all members of the diocese, we have changed this service to a Saturday morning. 

The laity (or laypersons) are the people of God, and all baptized persons are members of the Body of Christ and are served by those who are under public vows: deacons, priests, and bishops. We all take first take vows at baptism and then renew them at confirmation. Deacons, priests, and bishops all take particular vows when they are ordained. At this service, laypersons, deacons, priests, and bishops will all be renewing their vows.

This service is especially appropriate for those who are preparing for Holy Baptism. Bishop Lee noted, “we’d love to have representatives from each parish come.” The cathedral will have some vials available for you to take blessed oil back to your parishes, but it’d be helpful if you brought vials with you.

There will be a reception following the service. 

Add to Calendar