Confirmation

When young children are baptized, they cannot make such a mature commitment. Instead, they rest on the intentions and promises of their parents and Godparents. So it is hoped that as these children are brought up in the faith, they will make their own commitment to Christ when they grow old enough. As for those who are baptized as adults, they are confirmed whenever they feel ready after further instruction in the faith.

As the Book of Common Prayer describes, at Confirmation individuals express a mature commitment to Christ, and receive strength from the Holy Spirit through prayer and the laying on of hands by a bishop.”

At St. John’s, the bishop visits every year for Confirmation. In the months leading up to Confirmation, the Rector offers teachings for adults who intend to be, or are considering being, confirmed.