Confirmation is the Sacrament of Initiation, by the laying on of hands by a Bishop, in which one is fully grafted, as a conscious and professing witness, into the life of the Church. It is a beautiful Sacrament whereby one makes a public profession of faith to live a Christian life and to follow the sacredness of the Bible and the sanctity of the saints gone before.
In the Episcopal Church, Confirmation acts as both an initiation rite into the life of the Church and as an opportunity for one to continue to develop and grow as a spiritual being. It is long regarded as the time when one is vested with the Holy Spirit and given special gifts that will strengthen and defend one throughout the ages to come. These special gifts are to be worked on and developed and shared with people of all walks of life.
To both the parents and those to be confirmed, we are delighted that you have decided to participate in the Confirmation journey at St. Matthew’s. We hope that this year will be fun, nourishing, and filled with God’s grace. We will provide as much knowledge into the Christian life that we can and we hope too to learn from you as much as you are willing to offer. This experience is meant to be enjoyable and exciting. It is meant to be a journey and a chance, for the whole family, to find friends and fellowship and to become part of the life of St. Matthew’s Church. We hope, along the way, that you will provide any insights or observations that you have and provide us with as much feedback as you can so that we can make this a valuable experience that unlocks the Kingdom of God in special and unique ways!
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