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Christian Education
Confirmation

What is Confirmation and Reception?

“It is expected that all adult 16 and over members of this Church, after appropriate instruction, will have made a mature public affirmation of their faith and commitment to the responsibilities of their Baptism and will have been confirmed or received by a Bishop of this Church.” This is a part of the canons of the Episcopal Church that govern the meaning of membership. To be confirmed by the Bishop is to affirm that you intend to lead a Christian life in the Episcopal Church. With the laying on of hands and prayer, he blesses each candidate in confirmation. If you were confirmed before in another denomination but now practice the Christian faith in the Episcopal Church, the bishop offers a different prayer to receive you into this denomination.

What difference does it make?

On our spiritual journey, we may travel in and out of many faith communities. Being confirmed or received makes a statement that you identify yourself as Christian and an Episcopalian, an active member of Christ Church, at least for this part of your journey. If you are new to our parish, this ritual can help ground you as a member.

Adult Classes

During the spring months each year, a 5-week forum on the practice of Christianity in the Episcopal Church is scheduled. Anyone who might want to learn more about the Episcopal Church and its practices is welcome. These classes are necessary for any adult who might want to be Received or Confirmed by the Bishop when he makes his annual visitation to Christ Church.

Youth Classes

The sacrament of Confirmation is a continuation, a completion of Baptism. It is like bringing your faith full circle in a deliberate way and is a very important step in any person's faith journey. All youth must be 13 years old, active in J2A, and worship in the parish. For more information, contact Lynne Jensen, Minister for Children and Youth.

Christ Church Christiana Hundred, Box 3510, 505 E. Buck Road, Wilmington, DE 19807 - 302.655.3379, fax 655-2259