The center of Episcopal teaching is the life and resurrection of Jesus Christ. The basic teachings of the church, or catechism, include:

 

• Jesus Christ is fully human and fully God. He died and was resurrected from the dead.

 

• Jesus provides the way of eternal life for those who believe.

 

• God the Father, God the Son (Jesus Christ), and God the Holy Spirit, are one God, and are called the Holy Trinity.

 

• The Old and New Testaments of the Bible were written by people "under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit." 

 

• The two great sacraments are Holy Baptism and Holy Eucharist.

 

• Other sacramental rites are confirmation, ordination, marriage, reconciliation of a penitent, and unction.

 

• Belief in heaven, hell, and Jesus' return in glory.

 

• Emphasis on living out the Great Commandment to love God and neighbor fully, as found in the Gospel of Matthew 28:18-20

 

The full catechism can be found in the Book of Common Prayer.