Confirmation

Today, Confirmation is defined as a "mature public affirmation" of faith. (Book of Common Prayer, p.412.) For those baptized as infants or young children, it serves to confirm the vows that were made at the baptism. In years past, Confirmation was perceived as a rite of passage. It was performed as one entered adolescence and it was often required before one could receive Holy Communion.

 

To participate in the sacrament, it is necessary to be a member of Church of the Holy Apostles.  Those living elsewhere, who for family reasons wish to be confirmed at Church of the Holy Apostles, are encouraged to be confirmed at their home church. Exceptions will be considered if we receive a letter of consent from the current pastor.

 

Those desiring to be confirmed must be baptized, at least 12 years of age, and have completed a course of instruction. Confirmation is performed by a Bishop with the laying on of hands. Members, who have made a mature public affirmation of faith in other denominations, may also be received into the Episcopal Church at this time.

 

Confirmation usually is scheduled once each year. Our scheduled date for 2010 is Wednesday, December 1.