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Confirmation classes
St. Peters' News
The Bishop Is Coming!
The Bishop will be
coming to St. Peter's to Confirm, Receive, and Reaffirm
candidates. Below is a very general description
of these three rites. Please see Fr. Jesse if you have
any questions.
Confirmation -
A rite by which we express an adult faith
and commitment to Jesus Christ and, by prayer and the laying on
of hands by a Bishop, receive strength from the Holy Spirit to
continue in this life of faith and commitment. Baptism is
a prerequisite for Confirmation. When Confirmed by an
Episcopal Bishop, an individual is considered a member of the
Episcopal Church.
Reception
- An individual who has
already been Confirmed in the Roman Catholic Church or one of
the Orthodox churches is considered to be ".....a member of the
one holy apostolic church..." and need not be Confirmed in order
to join the Episcopal Church. Rather, the person is
".....received into the fellowship of this Communion" (BCP
p.418) by the Bishop.
Reaffirmation -
for those already confirmed, to mark a significant stage in
their Christian journey by making a public reaffirmation of the
baptismal vows in the presence of the Bishop. After a
period of preparation, the person takes part in the Confirmation
rite even though already Confirmed. The Bishop responds to
the affirmation: ".....may the Holy Spirit, who has begun
a good work in you, direct and uphold you in the service of
Christ and his kingdom." (BCP p.419) A reaffirmation
of baptismal vows may occur several times in an adult faith
journey.
More information will follow as dates and curriculum content are finalized.