The sacrament of Confirmation is a mature profession of one’s Christian faith.
While it is often undertaken separately from the sacrament of Holy Baptism, Confirmation actually completes the baptismal rite and involves a public affirmation of faith and the laying on of hands by a Bishop.
What is involved?
In order to be confirmed, one must be at least 16 years old and attend the confirmation course. The confirmation course is taught at St. Philip’s by our clergy and takes place over several weeks. The course is taught seminar style, with plenty of time for questions and discussion. Topics include the fundamentals of Christian belief, Episcopal worship and the sacraments; church history, polity and structure; and the importance of the Bible and the Prayer Book in our common lives. The course is an opportunity for participants to take a spiritual inventory to discern their gifts for ministry and to consider their Baptismal Covenant and how we are all called to Christian action and mission.
Who can attend?
The class is open to ALL — those who want to receive the sacrament of Confirmation (already baptized); those wishing to be Received into the Church (already confirmed in another branch of the Christian Church); candidates for Reaffirmation (already confirmed in the Episcopal Church but wishing to reaffirm their faith); those who want a refresher course; and those who simply want to learn more about the Christian faith and the Episcopal way.
For more information, please contact
John Campbell, Interim Associate Priest
john@stphilipsdurham.org