What is Confirmation?
Confirmation is the sacramental rite in which the candidates "express a mature commitment to Christ, and receive strength from the Holy Spirit through prayer and the laying on of hands by a bishop" (BCP, p. 860).
The Episcopal Church's theology of Confirmation has continued to evolve along with its understanding of baptism. Confirmation is no longer seen as the completion of Christian initiation, nor is Confirmation a prerequisite for receiving communion. Confirmation has been increasingly understood in terms of a mature, public reaffirmation of the Christian faith and the baptismal promises, and can include Reception from another denomination, and Reaffirmation of a new awakening or renewal of faith.
Contact the clergy for more information on confirmation for all ages.
More information about Episcopal Confirmations.
The Episcopal Church's theology of Confirmation has continued to evolve along with its understanding of baptism. Confirmation is no longer seen as the completion of Christian initiation, nor is Confirmation a prerequisite for receiving communion. Confirmation has been increasingly understood in terms of a mature, public reaffirmation of the Christian faith and the baptismal promises, and can include Reception from another denomination, and Reaffirmation of a new awakening or renewal of faith.
Contact the clergy for more information on confirmation for all ages.
More information about Episcopal Confirmations.
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