Preparation for Confirmation

Confirmation is the sacramental rite in which the believers "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). Those who were baptized at an early age, or those baptized as adults without the laying on of hands by a bishop, are expected to make a mature public affirmation of their faith, recommit themselves to the responsibilities of their baptism, and receive laying on of hands by a bishop (BCP, p. 412).

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The rite for Confirmation also includes forms for Reception and the Reaffirmation of Baptismal Vows. Reception is for those who have already been confirmed in another denomination, who wish to be recognized as members of the Episcopal Church. Reaffirmation is for those who desire to renew their Christian commitment by publicly reaffirming their baptismal vows. 

This Confirmation Class will help candidates to discover the meaning of Christian commitment in their lives, and to explore ways that their Christian commitment can be lived. This class will draw upon the Episcopal Catechism (also called "An Outline of the Faith" found in the Book of Common Prayer (p. 845-862).