Confirmation
We’re honored and excited to walk with you through your confirmation preparation process. We like to think of Confirmation as “base camp” on your spiritual journey. It’s neither your point of origin, nor your destination, but a place to rest, grow, and be equipped for your journey. Officially, confirmation is a 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).
For more information and registration details, please contact our Director of Youth Ministry Katie Ricard.
Participants will attend 7 Confirmation sessions throughout the year on Sunday mornings from 9:00 to 11:00 am. These sessions fall once a month, normally towards the end of each month. Additionally, there is an overnight Confirmation retreat in November, the weekend before Thanksgiving. Finally, all confirmands will be expected to participate in church life throughout the year, earning “points” for participation. More information on this will be given at the information session.
From ninth grade, students are eligible to participate and attendance is mandatory at all meetings and events. You’re welcome to participate at any point during high school.
It’s intended as a “family” process, not just youth attending by themselves. Confirmands will also have a mentor of their choosing who will be their cheerleader, and prayer partner along the way, and ultimately present them in worship for confirmation by the Bishop on Confirmation Sunday in May.