Confirmations
"Almighty God, we thank you that by the death and resurrection of your Son Jesus Christ you have overcome sin and brought us to yourself, and that by the sealing of your Holy Spirit you have bound us to your service. Renew in these your servants the covenant you made with them at their Baptism. Send them forth in the power of that Spirit to perform the service you set before them; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen."
-Prayer for Confirmands, The Book of Common Prayer, p. 309
Confirmation is a sacrament offered for those baptized persons who are prepared to make an adult commitment, in the presence of the bishop, and vow to follow Christ. If you were baptized as an adult, or have previously made an adult profession of faith in another Christian tradition, the bishop may bless you and receive you into the Episcopal Church. This is called Reception. If you were baptized and confirmed years ago and have been away from the faith for a long time, the bishop can offer a blessing and reaffirm your commitment to Christ and your return to active life in the church. This is called Reaffirmation.
If you are interested in confirmation, reception, or reaffirmation, please email or contact us. Our priest will glady meet with you.
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