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Common Worship
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Daily Prayer
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Morning and Evening Prayer
- Introduction
- Structure
- Notes
- The Acclamation of Christ at the Dawning of the Day
- The Blessing of Light
- Morning and Evening Prayer in Ordinary Time
- Morning and Evening Prayer in Seasonal Time
- Additional Material for use at Morning or Evening Prayer
- Thanksgiving for the Word
- Thanksgiving for Holy Baptism
- Thanksgiving for the Healing Ministry of the Church
- Thanksgiving for the Mission of the Church
- Prayers for the Unity of the Church
- Prayers at the Foot of the Cross
- A Commemoration of the Resurrection
- Vigil Office
- Morning Prayer on Sunday
- Evening Prayer on Sunday
- Morning Prayer on Monday
- Evening Prayer on Monday
- Morning Prayer on Tuesday
- Evening Prayer on Tuesday
- Morning Prayer on Wednesday
- Evening Prayer on Wednesday
- Morning Prayer on Thursday
- Evening Prayer on Thursday
- Morning Prayer on Friday
- Evening Prayer on Friday
- Morning Prayer on Saturday
- Evening Prayer on Saturday
- Morning Prayer, Advent
- Evening Prayer, Advent
- Morning Prayer, Christmas Season
- Evening Prayer, Christmas Season
- Morning Prayer, Epiphany Season
- Evening Prayer, Epiphany Season
- Morning Prayer, Lent
- Evening Prayer, Lent
- Morning Prayer, Passiontide
- Evening Prayer, Passiontide
- Morning Prayer, Easter Season
- Evening Prayer, Easter Season
- Morning and Evening Prayer, Ascension Day
- Morning Prayer from the day after Ascension Day until the Day of Pentecost
- Evening Prayer from the day after Ascension Day until the Day of Pentecost
- Morning Prayer from All Saints’ Day until the day before the First Sunday of Advent
- Evening Prayer from All Saints’ Day until the Friday before the First Sunday of Advent
- Thanksgivings
- Thanksgiving for the Word
- Thanksgiving for Holy Baptism
- Thanksgiving for the Healing Ministry of the Church
- Thanksgiving for the Mission of the Church
- Prayers for the Unity of the Church
- Prayers at the Foot of the Cross
- A Commemoration of the Resurrection
- Vigil Office
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Prayer During the Day
- Structure
- Notes
- Psalm Tables for Psalm 119 and Psalms 121–131, 133 (the Psalms of Ascent)
- Sunday
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Advent
- Christmas Season
- Epiphany Season
- Lent
- Passiontide
- Easter Season
- From Ascension Day until the Day of Pentecost
- From All Saints’ Day until the day before the First Sunday of Advent
- Night Prayer (Compline)
- Collects and Suggested Canticles and Refrains (Daily Prayer)
- Prayers
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Canticles (Daily Prayer)
- 1 A Song of God’s Glorious Name
- 2 A Song of God’s Descending
- 3 A Song of the King’s Glory
- 4 A Song of God’s Light
- 5 A Song of Trust in God
- 6 A Song of Penitence
- 7 A Song of God’s Praise
- 8 A Song of God’s Blessing
- 9 A Song of Mercy and Truth
- 10 Venite – A Song of Triumph
- 11 A Song of God’s Splendour
- 12 Jubilate – A Song of Joy
- 13 A Song of God’s Righteousness
- 14 A Song of God’s Compassion
- 15 A Song of God’s Greatness
- 16 A Song of Worship
- 17 Verses from Psalm 141 –A Song of the Evening Sacrifice
- 18 A Song of Entreaty
- 19 The Song of Moses and Miriam
- 20 A Song of the Rock
- 21 A Song of Hannah
- 22 A Song of David
- 23 A Song of Solomon
- 24 A Song of Peace
- 25 A Song of the Messiah
- 26 A Song of God’s Chosen One
- 27 A Song of Deliverance
- 28 A Song of Trust
- 29 A Song of the Wilderness
- 30 A Song of God’s Herald
- 31 A Song of the Covenant
- 32 A Song of the New Creation
- 33 A Song of the Word of the Lord
- 34 A Song of the New Jerusalem
- 35 A Song of the Lord’s Anointed
- 36 A Song of the Bride
- 37 A Song of the Lord’s Gracious Deeds
- 38 A Song of Jerusalem our Mother
- 39 A Song of Lamentation
- 40 A Song of Ezekiel
- 41 A Song of Humility
- 42 A Song of Jonah
- 43 The Prayer of Habakkuk
- 44 A Song of Tobit
- 45 A Song of Judith
- 46 A Song of the Righteous
- 47 A Song of Wisdom
- 48 A Song of Pilgrimage
- 49 A Song of Baruch
- 50 Bless the Lord
- 51a Benedicite – A Song of Creation
- 51b Benedicite – A Song of Creation
- 52 The Song of Manasseh
- 53 A Song of the Blessed
- 54a Magnificat (The Song of Mary)
- 54b Magnificat (The Song of Mary)
- 54c Magnificat (The Song of Mary)
- 55a Benedictus (The Song of Zechariah)
- 55b Benedictus (The Song of Zechariah)
- 55c Benedictus (The Song of Zechariah)
- 56 Nunc Dimittis (The Song of Simeon)
- 57 A Song of the Justified
- 58 A Song of God’s Children
- 59 A Song of Divine Love
- 60 A Song of God’s Grace
- 61 The Song of Christ’s Glory
- 62 A Song of Redemption
- 63 A Song of Christ’s Appearing
- 64 A Song of God’s Assembled
- 65 A Song of Faith
- 66 A Song of Christ the Servant
- 67 A Song of Repentance
- 68 A Song of God’s Love
- 69 A Song of Praise
- 70 A Song of the Redeemed
- 71 Great and Wonderful
- 72 A Song of the Lamb
- 73 A Song of the Holy City
- 74 A Song of the Heavenly City
- 75 A Song of the Spirit
- 76 The Easter Anthems
- 77 Phos Hilaron – A Song of the Light
- 78 Gloria in Excelsis – A Song of God’s Glory
- 79 Te Deum Laudamus – A Song of the Church
- 80 A Song of Ephrem the Syrian
- 81 Salus Aeterna – Saviour Eternal
- 82 A Song of Anselm
- 83 Victimae Paschali – A Song of the Resurrection
- 84 A Song of Francis of Assisi
- 85 Veni Sancte Spiritus – Come, Holy Spirit
- 86 A Song of Julian of Norwich
- 87 Saviour of the World
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The Psalter
- Psalm 1
- Psalm 2
- Psalm 3
- Psalm 4
- Psalm 5
- Psalm 6
- Psalm 7
- Psalm 8a
- Psalm 8b
- Psalm 9
- Psalm 10
- Psalm 11
- Psalm 12
- Psalm 13
- Psalm 14
- Psalm 15
- Psalm 16
- Psalm 17
- Psalm 18
- Psalm 19
- Psalm 20
- Psalm 21
- Psalm 22
- Psalm 23
- Psalm 24
- Psalm 25
- Psalm 26
- Psalm 27
- Psalm 28
- Psalm 29
- Psalm 30
- Psalm 31
- Psalm 32
- Psalm 33
- Psalm 34
- Psalm 35
- Psalm 36
- Psalm 37
- Psalm 38
- Psalm 39
- Psalm 40
- Psalm 41
- Psalm 42
- Psalm 43
- Psalm 44
- Psalm 45
- Psalm 46
- Psalm 47
- Psalm 48
- Psalm 49
- Psalm 50
- Psalm 51
- Psalm 52
- Psalm 53
- Psalm 54
- Psalm 55
- Psalm 56
- Psalm 57
- Psalm 58
- Psalm 59
- Psalm 60
- Psalm 61
- Psalm 62
- Psalm 63
- Psalm 64
- Psalm 65
- Psalm 66
- Psalm 67
- Psalm 68
- Psalm 69
- Psalm 70
- Psalm 71
- Psalm 72
- Psalm 73
- Psalm 74
- Psalm 75
- Psalm 76
- Psalm 77
- Psalm 78
- Psalm 79
- Psalm 80
- Psalm 81
- Psalm 82
- Psalm 83
- Psalm 84
- Psalm 85
- Psalm 86
- Psalm 87
- Psalm 88
- Psalm 89
- Psalm 90
- Psalm 91
- Psalm 92
- Psalm 93
- Psalm 94
- Psalm 95
- Psalm 96
- Psalm 97
- Psalm 98
- Psalm 98
- Psalm 99
- Psalm 100
- Psalm 101
- Psalm 102
- Psalm 103
- Psalm 104
- Psalm 105
- Psalm 106
- Psalm 107
- Psalm 108
- Psalm 109
- Psalm 110
- Psalm 111
- Psalm 112
- Psalm 113
- Psalm 114
- Psalm 115
- Psalm 116
- Psalm 117
- Psalm 118
- Psalm 119
- Psalm 120
- Psalm 121
- Psalm 122
- Psalm 123
- Psalm 124
- Psalm 125
- Psalm 126
- Psalm 127
- Psalm 128
- Psalm 129
- Psalm 130
- Psalm 131
- Psalm 132
- Psalm 133
- Psalm 134
- Psalm 135
- Psalm 136
- Psalm 137
- Psalm 138
- Psalm 139
- Psalm 140
- Psalm 141
- Psalm 142
- Psalm 143
- Psalm 144
- Psalm 145
- Psalm 146
- Psalm 147
- Psalm 148
- Psalm 149
- Psalm 150
- The Psalter - verse numbering differences
- Forms of Penitence
- General Notes
- General Introduction
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Morning and Evening Prayer
- Holy Communion
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A Service of the Word
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A Service of the Word, Morning and Evening Prayer, Night Prayer
- A Service of the Word
- Introduction
- An Order for Morning Prayer on Sunday
- An Order for Evening Prayer on Sunday
- Thanksgivings for Use at Morning and Evening Prayer on Sunday
- Thanksgiving for the Word
- Thanksgiving for Holy Baptism
- Thanksgiving for the Healing Ministry of the Church
- Thanksgiving for the Mission of the Church
- Notes
- Morning and Evening Prayer from The Book of Common Prayer
- Opening Sentences
- Morning Prayer
- Evening Prayer
- Schedule of Permitted Variations
- Night Prayer (Compline)
- An Order for Night Prayer (Compline)
- An Order for Night Prayer (Compline) in Traditional Language
- Notes
- Prayers for Various Occasions
- Endings and Blessings
- The Litany
- The Litany from The Book of Common Prayer
- Authorized Forms of Confession and Absolution
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A Service of the Word, Morning and Evening Prayer, Night Prayer
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Christian Initiation
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Baptism and Confirmation
- Pastoral Introduction
- Holy Baptism
- Baptism within a Celebration of Holy Communion
- Baptism apart from a Celebration of Holy Communion
- Baptism at a Service of the Word
- Baptism at Morning or Evening Prayer
- Notes
- Emergency Baptism
- Holy Baptism and Confirmation
- Baptism and Confirmation within a Celebration of Holy Communion
- Baptism and Confirmation apart from a Celebration of Holy Communion
- Notes
- Celebration of Baptism and Confirmation within a Vigil Service: An Outline Order
- Celebration of Baptism and Confirmation within a Vigil Service on the Eve of Pentecost
- Seasonal Provisions
- Epiphany/Baptism of Christ/Trinity
- Easter/Pentecost
- From All Saints’ Day until Advent
- Supplementary Texts
- Thanksgiving Prayer for a Child
- Bible Readings and Psalms
- An Alternative Form of the Decision
- Canticles in Procession to the Font
- A Litany of the Resurrection
- Thanksgiving for the Holy Ones of God
- Responsive Form of the Prayer over the Water
- An Alternative Profession of Faith
- Alternative Prayers of Intercession
- Short Eucharistic Preface (traditional language)
- Holy Baptism (Accessible Language)
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Rites on the Way: Approaching Baptism
- Thanksgiving for the Gift of a Child
- Supplementary Texts
- Rites Supporting Disciples on the Way of Christ
- Notes
- Welcome of Those Preparing for the Baptism of Children
- Welcome of Disciples on the Way of Faith
- Affirmation of the Christian Way
- Call and Celebration of the Decision to be Baptized or Confirmed, or to Affirm Baptismal Faith
- The Presentation of the Four Texts
- Prayers in Preparation for Baptism
- Resources
- Traditional Prayers for Use with Learning Groups
- Prayers of Intercession
- At the Preparation of the Table
- At the Dismissal
- At the Giving of a Bible
- Rites of Affirmation: Appropriating Baptism
- Emergency Baptism
- Commentary by the Liturgical Commission
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Baptism and Confirmation
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Marriage
- The Marriage
- Alternative Services: Series One
- Pastoral Introduction
- The Marriage Service
- The Marriage Service within a Celebration of Holy Communion
- Notes to the Marriage Service
- Supplementary Texts
- Prayers at the Calling of the Banns
- Alternative Preface
- Readings and Psalms
- Alternative Vows
- Prayer at the Giving of the Ring(s)
- The Blessing of the Marriage
- Additional Prayers
- Canticles
- An Order for Prayer and Dedication after a Civil Marriage
- Thanksgiving for Marriage
- Thanksgiving for Marriage: An Outline Order
- Thanksgiving for Marriage: A Sample Service
- Ministry
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Wholeness and Healing
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Wholeness and Healing
- A Celebration of Wholeness and Healing
- Introductory Note
- Laying on of Hands with Prayer and Anointing
- Prayers for Protection and Peace
- Theological Introduction
- Introductory Note
- A Celebration of Wholeness and Healing
- Notes
- Laying on of Hands with Prayer and Anointing at a Celebration of Holy Communion
- Notes
- Supplementary Texts
- Introductions
- Bible Readings
- Prayers over the Oil
- Prayer for Individuals in Public Worship
- Ministry to the Sick
- The Celebration of Holy Communion at Home or in Hospital
- Order One
- Order One in Traditional Language
- Notes
- The Distribution of Holy Communion at Home or in Hospital
- An Outline Order (Order One)
- An Outline Order (Order Two)
- Notes
- A Sample Service: Order One
- A Sample Service: Order Two
- Laying on of Hands with Prayer and Anointing
- Prayers for Protection and Peace
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Reconciliation and Restoration: Recovering Baptism
- A Corporate Service of Penitence
- Notes
- Structure
- A Corporate Service of Penitence
- Resources
- Prayer for Individuals in Public Worship
- The Reconciliation of a Penitent
- Introductory Note
- Explanatory Guidelines
- Notes
- Structure
- The Reconciliation of a Penitent: Form One
- The Reconciliation of a Penitent: Form Two
- Resources
- A Form of Confession
- An Act of Contrition
- Authorized Absolutions
- A Celebration of Wholeness and Healing
- Introductory Note
- Structure
- A Celebration of Wholeness and Healing
- Notes
- Supplementary Texts
- Introductions
- Bible Readings
- Prayers over the Oil
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Wholeness and Healing
- Ministry to the Sick
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Death and Dying
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Funeral
- Structure of Ministry at the Time of Death
- Ministry at the Time of Death
- Notes to Ministry at the Time of Death
- Before the Funeral
- At Home before the Funeral
- For those Unable to be Present at the Funeral
- Receiving the Coffin at Church before the Funeral
- A Funeral Vigil
- On the Morning of the Funeral
- The Funeral
- Pastoral Introduction
- The Outline Order for Funerals
- The Funeral Service
- The Funeral Service within a Celebration of Holy Communion
- Notes to the Funeral Service
- Supplementary Texts
- Sentences
- Some Texts which may be used by the Minister
- The Blessing of a Grave
- The Outline Order for the Funeral of a Child
- The Outline Order for the Funeral of a Child within a Celebration of Holy Communion
- Resources for the Funeral of a Child
- Theological Note on the Funeral of a Child Dying near the Time of Birth
- After the Funeral
- At Home after the Funeral
- The Burial of Ashes
- An Outline Order for a Memorial Service
- An Outline Order for a Memorial Service within a Celebration of Holy Communion
- Notes
- Memorial Service: A Sample Service
- Resources
- Prayers for Use with the Dying and at Funeral and Memorial Services
- Bible Readings and Psalms for Use at Funeral and Memorial Services
- Psalms for Use at Funeral and Memorial Services
- Canticles for Use at Funeral and Memorial Services
- An Order for the Burial of the Dead (Alternative Services: Series One)
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Funeral
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The Church's Year
- Lectionary
- Rules
- The Calendar
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Times and Seasons
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Advent
- Introduction to the Season
- Seasonal Material
- Invitations to Confession
- Kyrie Confessions
- Gospel Acclamation
- Intercessions
- Introductions to the Peace
- Prayers at the Preparation of the Table
- Prefaces
- Extended Prefaces
- Blessings and Endings
- An Alternative Dismissal for Advent Sunday
- Short Passages of Scripture
- Carol Services in the Advent Season
- Bidding Prayers and Introductions
- Patterns of Readings
- Conclusions
- The Advent Wreath
- Prayers of Penitence at the Advent Wreath
- The Advent Antiphons
- Evening Prayer Lectionary
- The Advent Prose
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Christmas
- Introduction to the Season
- Seasonal Material
- Invitations to Confession
- Kyrie Confession
- Confession
- Absolutions
- Gospel Acclamation
- Intercessions
- Introductions to the Peace
- Prayer at the Preparation of the Table
- Prefaces
- Extended Preface
- Blessings
- Acclamations
- Short Passages of Scripture
- Eucharist of Christmas Night or Morning
- Carol Services in the Christmas Season
- Bidding Prayers and Introductions
- Patterns of Readings
- Christingle Services and Crib Services
- An Outline for a Christingle Service
- An Outline for a Crib Service
- Greeting/Introduction/Acclamation
- Invitations to Confession
- Kyrie Confessions
- Prayer of Penitence
- Absolutions
- Thanksgivings
- Before a Bible Reading
- Intercession
- Affirmation of Faith
- Blessings and Endings
- Additional Prayers for use at Christmastide
- Blessings of the Crib
- Prayers at the Crib
- Resource Material for the Beginning of a New Year
- Invitation to Confession
- Kyrie Confession
- Collects
- Gospel Acclamation
- Intercession
- The Renewal of the Covenant
- Introductions to the Peace
- Prayer at the Preparation of the Table
- Preface
- Blessings and Ending
- Acclamation
- Short Passages of Scripture
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Epiphany
- Introduction to the Season
- Seasonal Material
- Invitations to Confession
- Kyrie Confessions
- Gospel Acclamations
- Intercessions
- Introductions to the Peace
- Prayer at the Preparation of the Table
- Prefaces
- Extended Preface
- Blessings
- Short Passages of Scripture
- Seasonal Material connected with the Theme of Unity
- Invitations to Confession
- Kyrie Confessions
- Confession
- An Act of Penitence
- Collects
- Gospel Acclamations
- Intercession
- Introductions to the Peace
- Prayer at the Preparation of the Table
- Prefaces
- Extended Preface
- Post Communions
- Blessing
- Alternative Dismissal
- Acclamations
- Short Passages of Scripture
- Seasonal Material connected with the Theme of Mission
- Invitations to Confession
- Kyrie Confessions
- Collects
- Gospel Acclamations
- Intercession
- Introductions to the Peace
- Prayers at the Preparation of the Table
- Extended Prefaces
- Post Communion
- Alternative Dismissal
- Short Passages of Scripture
- The Eucharist on the Feast of the Epiphany
- The Eucharist on the Festival of the Baptism of Christ
- A Service for the Festival of the Baptism of Christ
- The Eucharist on the Feast of the Presentation of Christ in the Temple
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Lent
- Introduction to the Season
- Seasonal Material
- Invitations to Confession
- Kyrie Confessions
- Gospel Acclamations
- Intercessions
- Introduction to the Peace
- Prayers at the Preparation of the Table
- Prefaces
- Extended Preface
- Blessings
- Acclamations
- Short Passages of Scripture
- The Liturgy of Ash Wednesday
- Structure
- Notes
- The Liturgy of Ash Wednesday
- The Way of the Cross
- A Brief History
- Notes
- The Way of the Cross
- The Traditional Stations
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Passiontide and Holy Week
- Introduction to the Season
- Seasonal Material
- Invitations to Confession
- Kyrie Confession
- Confession
- Gospel Acclamation
- Intercessions
- Introductions to the Peace
- Prayer at the Preparation of the Table
- Prefaces
- Extended Preface
- Blessings
- Short Passages of Scripture
- The Liturgy of Palm Sunday
- Resources for a Chrism Eucharist
- Historical Note
- Notes
- Greeting
- Act of Penitence
- Collect
- Readings
- Gospel Acclamation
- The Renewal of Commitment to Ministry (A)
- The Renewal of Commitment to Ministry (B1)
- A Form for the Renewal of Diaconal Commitment (B2)
- The Renewal of Commitment to Ministry (C)
- Introduction to the Peace
- Prayer over the Oils
- Prayer at the Preparation of the Table
- Preface
- Structure
- Extended Preface
- Post Communion
- Prayer after Communion
- Blessing
- The Reception of Holy Oils during the Liturgy of Maundy Thursday
- The Liturgy of Maundy Thursday
- The Liturgy of Good Friday
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The Easter Liturgy
- Introduction
- Introduction
- The Easter Liturgy: Pattern A
- The Easter Liturgy: Pattern A
- Notes
- Structure
- Notes
- The Easter Liturgy: Pattern A
- The Easter Liturgy: Pattern A
- The Easter Liturgy: Pattern B
- Structure
- The Easter Liturgy: Pattern B
- Notes
- Structure
- Notes
- The Easter Liturgy: Pattern B
- The Easter Liturgy: Pattern B
- The Vigil
- Notes
- The Vigil
- Notes
- The Vigil Readings
- The Vigil Readings
- The Vigil Readings, Psalms and Prayers
- The Exsultet
- The Vigil Readings, Psalms and Prayers
- Music for the Easter Liturgy
- The Dawn Service
- Notes
- The Dawn Service: an Outline Shape
- A Mid-morning Eucharist on Easter Day using Elements from the Easter Liturgy
- Notes
- A Mid-morning Eucharist: an Outline Order
- An Outline Service of the Word for Easter Day
- Note
- Instructions for Marking the Easter Candle
- The Exsultet
- Welcoming the Easter Candle into the Church, with Prayers at the Easter Garden
- Thanksgiving for the Resurrection
- The Easter Anthems
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Easter
- Introduction to the Season
- Seasonal Material
- Invitations to Confession
- Kyrie Confession
- Confession
- An Act of Penitence
- Gospel Acclamation
- Intercessions
- Introductions to the Peace
- Prayer at the Preparation of the Table
- Prefaces
- Extended Preface
- Blessings
- Alternative Dismissal
- Acclamations
- Short Passages of Scripture
- The Stations of the Resurrection
- Introduction
- Notes
- The Stations of the Resurrection
- The Liturgy of Ascension Day
- Structure
- The Liturgy of Ascension Day
- Introduction to Pentecost
- Seasonal Material for use from Ascension to Pentecost
- Invitations to Confession
- Kyrie Confessions
- Gospel Acclamation
- Intercession
- Introductions to the Peace
- Prayer at the Preparation of the Table
- Prefaces
- Extended Preface
- Blessings
- Acclamations
- Short Passages of Scripture
- The Liturgy of the Feast of Pentecost
- Structure
- The Liturgy of the Feast of Pentecost
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Trinity to All Saints
- Trinity Sunday
- Invitations to Confession
- Kyrie Confessions
- Collects
- Confession
- Gospel Acclamation
- Intercession
- Introduction to the Peace
- Prayer at the Preparation of the Table
- Prefaces
- Extended Preface
- Post Communion
- Blessings and Ending
- Acclamations
- Short Passages of Scripture
- The Day of Thanksgiving for the Institution of Holy Communion (Corpus Christi)
- Invitations to Confession
- Kyrie Confessions
- Collect
- Gospel Acclamation
- Intercession
- Introductions to the Peace
- Prayer at the Preparation of the Table
- Prefaces
- Extended Preface
- Post Communion
- Blessings and Ending
- Acclamation
- Dedication Festival
- Invitation to Confession
- Kyrie Confession
- Collect
- Gospel Acclamation
- Intercession
- Introduction to the Peace
- Prayer at the Preparation of the Table
- Prefaces
- Extended Preface
- Post Communion
- Blessings
- Alternative Dismissal
- Acclamation
- Short Passages of Scripture
- Bible Sunday
- Note
- Invitation to Confession
- Kyrie Confessions
- Gospel Acclamations
- Intercessions
- Introductions to the Peace
- Prayer at the Preparation of the Table
- Preface
- Extended Preface
- Blessing
- Acclamation
- Short Passages of Scripture
-
All Saints to Advent
- Introduction to the Season
- Seasonal Material
- Invitations to Confession
- Kyrie Confessions
- Confession
- Gospel Acclamations
- Intercessions
- Introductions to the Peace
- Prayer at the Preparation of the Table
- Prefaces
- Extended Preface
- Blessings and Ending
- Short Passages of Scripture
- The Eucharist of All Saints
- Thanksgiving for the Holy Ones of God
- The Eucharist of the Commemoration of the Faithful Departed (All Souls’ Day)
- An Order of Service for Remembrance Sunday
- Notes
- An Order of Service for Remembrance Sunday
- Additional Resources
- A Prayer of Commemoration
- An Act of Penitence
- Alternative Intercessions
- An Act of Commitment
- A Prayer for the Armed Forces
- Introduction to an Act of Remembrance
- Introduction to the Peace
- Christ the King
- Invitation to Confession
- Kyrie Confession
- Confession
- Collects
- Gospel Acclamations
- Intercession
- Introduction to the Peace
- Prayer at the Preparation of the Table
- Prefaces
- Extended Preface
- Post Communion
- Blessings
- Acclamation
- Short Passages of Scripture
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The Agricultural Year
- Introduction
- Creation
- Invitations to Confession
- Kyrie Confessions
- Gospel Acclamation
- Intercession
- Introduction to the Peace
- Prayers at the Preparation of the Table
- Prefaces
- Extended Preface
- Blessings and Ending
- Acclamations
- Short Passages of Scripture
- Plough Sunday
- The Blessing of the Plough
- The Blessing of Seed
- Readings
- Blessing
- Dismissal
- Short Passages of Scripture
- Rogationtide
- Invitation to Confession
- Kyrie Confession
- Gospel Acclamations
- Intercessions
- Introduction to the Peace
- Prayers at the Preparation of the Table
- Preface
- Extended Preface
- Blessing and Dismissal
- The Rogationtide Procession
- Short Passages of Scripture
- Lammastide
- The Gathering
- Resources
- Readings
- Prayers at the Preparation of the Table
- Post Communion
- Blessing
- Dismissal
- Harvest Thanksgiving
- Invitation to Confession
- Kyrie Confessions
- Confessions
- Gospel Acclamation
- Thanksgiving
- Intercessions
- Introduction to the Peace
- The Bringing Forward of Symbols of the Harvest
- Prayer at the Preparation of the Table
- Preface
- Extended Preface
- Blessings and Endings
- Acclamation
- Short Passages of Scripture
- Prayer in Times of Agricultural Crisis
- A Prayer in Times of Crisis
- For Favourable Weather in Time of Need
- Embertide
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Advent
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Festivals
- The Naming and Circumcision of Jesus
- The Conversion of Paul
- Joseph of Nazareth
- The Annunciation of Our Lord (Principal Feast)
- George, Martyr, Patron of England
- Mark the Evangelist
- Philip and James, Apostles
- Matthias the Apostle
- The Day of Thanksgiving for the Institution of Holy Communion (Corpus Christi)
- The Visit of the Blessed Virgin Mary to Elizabeth
- Barnabas the Apostle
- The Birth of John the Baptist
- Peter and Paul, Apostles
- Thomas the Apostle
- Mary Magdalene
- James the Apostle
- The Transfiguration of Our Lord
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There are 4,644 Church of England schools and 200 church schools in Wales. Church schools are supported by their local Diocesan Board of Education.

Church schools in numbers
- Approximately 1 million children attend Church of England schools.
- About 15 million people alive today went to a Church of England school.
- A quarter of primary schools and over 200 secondary schools are Church of England.
- With 250 sponsored and over 650 converter academies, the Church is the biggest sponsor of academies in England.
- Over 500 independent schools declare themselves to be Church of England in ethos.
- Across the country, Church of England clergy dedicate a million hours every year to working with children and young people in schools, often providing holiday and after-school activities.
- There are 22,500 Foundation Governors in Church schools recruited, trained and supported by dioceses.
- Each diocese runs a Diocesan Board of Education supporting Church schools, which represents an annual investment of over £15 million.
Types of church school
There are around 2,000 VC schools, of which all but 20 are primary schools. VC schools are 'managed' by the local authority (LA) whilst maintaining their distinctive characteristics.
The key characteristics of a VC school are:
- The LA employs the staff, but they are appointed by the governors
- The LA is responsible for admissions arrangements.
- The LA can advise the governing body; the diocesan director of education (DDE) may be given the same opportunity to advise.
- RE taught is the LA agreed syllabus and worship reflects the Anglican tradition
- No one group of governors is in a majority. Church or Foundation governors are in a minority.
There are around 1,700 VA schools, mainly primary schools, with 53 secondary schools and four All-Through schools. VA schools are required to contribute to capital funding in return for more autonomy for the Church.
The key characteristics of a VA school are:
- The Church or Foundation governors are an absolute majority.
- Governors appoint and employ all staff.
- Governors are responsible for admissions arrangements, approved by the 'religious authority' as defined in the Admissions Code.
- The LA and the DDE have similar rights to attend governors meetings and to advise
- Governors determine the RE syllabus which should reflect the Anglican tradition and worship reflects the Anglican tradition.
28 Church schools became grant maintained and are now Foundation Schools. In these schools:
- No one group of governors is in a majority. Church or Foundation governors are in a minority.
- Governors appoint and employ all staff.
- Governors are responsible for admissions arrangements, approved by the 'religious authority' as defined in the Admissions Code.
- The LA can advise the governing body: the DDE may be given the same opportunity to advise.
- RE taught is the LA agreed syllabus and worship reflects the Anglican tradition.
Sponsored academies are state funded independent schools with considerable powers of self-determination. They are usually set up to replace under-performing schools with the aim of improving educational standards. The CofE, through the dioceses, is either sponsor, co-sponsor or a key partner in academies located in areas of considerable deprivation. The academies are a key part of the Church's mission to those communities in need of regeneration and they provide beacons of hope and success. There are 250 'sponsored' Church of England academies, 42 of which are secondary academies.
Outstanding schools and schools ranked good with outstanding features by Ofsted can now become academies. All other schools will also be eligible, providing they work in partnership with a high-performing school that will help drive improvement. These do not require a sponsor but enjoy the same freedoms as other academies. The religious designation and other key characteristics (such as the admissions policy) remain. Church schools wishing to convert must have the approval of the trustees - usually the Diocesan Board of Education. There are 656 'converter' Church of England academies, 88 of which are secondary academies.
There are also 14 open free schools, which are newly opened academies.
There are over 200 independent schools designated as having a Church of England or Anglican character.
Many dioceses run schemes whereby schools can affiliate to and enjoy the benefits of being part of the Church school family.
Governors
Governors are volunteers who offer strategic guidance and support to their school communities. Anybody over-18 can be a governor and it is a great way to give your skills back to the community. The Education Office, working with diocesan education teams, supports the training, resourcing and development of governors in Church of England schools.
If you have any questions concerning governance issues, becoming a governor, or are looking for training as a governor in a Church of England school please contact your diocesan education office.
Admissions
Schools' admissions policies are not decided at a national level. They are set at a local level so that they can take into account the specific needs of their communities.
In Voluntary Aided and Foundation schools the Governing body is the admissions authority. For academies the Academy Trust or Multi-Academy Trust itself acting through its board of directors is the admissions authority. As such, it is the governing body or board of directors that draws up the admissions policy in consultation with the diocese, the LA and all other admissions authorities in the area.
In Voluntary Controlled schools it is the Local Authority that is the admissions authority.
Admissions policies must conform to the Government's Admissions Code and have regard to the school's Trust deed.
If you have any queries about a school's specific admissions policy please begin by contacting your diocesan education office.
History of church schools
The Church of England has always been concerned with education in many forms and the history of Church schools began when the National Society for the Promotion of Education was founded in 1811.
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Our involvement in education throughout our history flows out of the Church of England's vision to provide education and learning to all. Our work with children and young people, Church of England schools, our involvement in further education and higher education, and our founding and development of the Church of England Foundation for Educational Leadership all share this common history.
The Church of England has always been concerned with education in many forms. Our first large scale involvement in the education and nurture of children in the Christian faith came through the Sunday School Movement of the late 18th Century. Sunday schools had existed before, but the beginning of the movement is credited to Robert Raikes, a publisher and Anglican layman, who in the 1780s promoted the idea of providing education to working children. With children working in factories six days a week, the best available time was on Sundays, and within decades attending Sunday school had become a common aspect of childhood. This movement was cross-denominational, with the aim to teach literacy, as well as a knowledge of the Bible and the Christian faith.
The Church of England became involved in week day schooling with the building of 'National Schools' that educated children during the week as well as on Sundays. It was in 1811 that The National Society for Promoting Religious Education was established under the leadership of Joshua Watson. The National Society was founded when there was no state system of education in place, and the Society's hugely ambitious vision was to open a church school in every parish. A major fundraising campaign was launched, encouraging parishes and clergy to apply for grants to build schools, and although the aim of every parish was not reached, the Society's achievement was extraordinary. By 1813, in just two years, they had built 30 schools and it was largely due to this initiative that Parliament established a universal right to education for all children. Then by 1861 there were 12,000 schools 'in union' with the National Society across England and Wales, all funded by donations. Schools were to offer education based on the teachings of the Church of England, with the belief that moral and spiritual education was as important to children as learning skills or a trade.
As well as funding and building schools, the Society had to address the problem of teacher supply. Teacher training colleges were established, first by the National Society itself and then by the Dioceses. The Church of England established the first higher education institutions open to women, and this network of teacher training colleges persisted well into the 1980s. Some of those colleges have closed or have become part of another HE institution. Their heirs are the 11 universities with a Church of England foundation, which still all provide teacher education. Our involvement in further and higher education does not stop with teacher training. The Church of England Education Office also engages in the sector by supporting HE chaplaincy and we also support FE chaplaincy and the development of FE strategy and policy.
Our story with schools continues through our support of 4,600 Church of England schools, and this legacy is set to strengthen and grow. With our Vision for Education at its core, we are seeking to develop our provision through the Church of England Foundation for Educational Leadership. The Foundation for Educational Leadership aims to build a national movement of inspirational leaders equipped to transform education. Just as we began, educating children to help them flourish regardless of their background or starting point, so we mean to continue as we move forward with this deeply Christian vision to provide an education that enables 'life in all its fullness'.
School anniversaries
If your Church of England school is celebrating a significant anniversary you can order a certificate to commemorate the occasion.
The certificate is signed by the Archbishop of Canterbury (President of The National Society), the Bishop of Ely (Chair of the National Society Council) and Revd Nigel Genders (Chief Education Officer).
Please use the form below to order a certificate. Orders should be submitted at least 2 months before the certificate is required.