Confirmation

The Prayer Book defines Confirmation as a " mature public affirmation of faith and commitment to the responsibilities of Baptism and the laying on of hands by the bishop" (see p. 412). Youth Confirmation preparation at St. Matthew’s is designed to equip students in their 8th grade year to articulate their faith in Christ and to understand the nature of the commitment they will make at their Confirmation. We also hope that it will encourage students to build a genuine pastoral relationship with the Church in which they come to see it as a unique place in their own lives where they can be supported, challenged, and truly belong. The bulk of the program is a series of ten classes given throughout the year (five in the Fall and five in the Spring), along with an overnight retreat and various requirements for service in the church and community.

Confirmands will also select a sponsor for prayer and support and will discern how they can stay involved in church life after their Confirmation. For more information, contact the Rev. Matt Rossi.

Confirmation class can also be arranged for adults who would like to deepen their commitment to God in Christ and learn more about what it looks like to do that in the Anglican/Episcopal expression at St. Matthew’s. If you’d like to discuss adult Confirmation or be “received” into the Episcopal Church from another Christian tradition in which you’ve already been confirmed, please contact the Rev. Matt Rossi.