Confirmation

CONFIRMATION  in the Episcopal Church is defined in the Book of Common Prayer as follows:

In the course of their Christian development, those baptized at an early age are expected, when they are ready and have been duly prepared, to make a mature public affirmation of their faith and commitment to the responsibilities of their Baptism and to receive the laying on of hands by the bishop.

Those baptized as adults, unless baptized with laying on of hands by a bishop, are also expected to make a public affirmation of their faith and commitment to the responsibilities of their Baptism in the presence of a bishop and to receive the laying on of hands (The Book of Common Prayer,  page 412)

Adult Confirmation or Inquirer’s Class:  ASKING THE GOD, BIBLE AND CHURCH QUESTIONS

Meets four Sunday afternoons prior to the Bishop’s visit, usually from 4 – 5:45 PM for lively learning and discussion with the Rev. Janne Alro Osborne, covering issues of faith and religion – the basics of Christianity and Episcopal Church specifics. Participation prepares you to be confirmed or received into the Episcopal Church when the Bishop visits St. Michael’s For more information and to find out when next class is scheduled,  please contact the Rev. Janne Alro Osborne.

Youth Confirmation Class

Each fall, we offer a 12 week Confirmation Class for all young people who are in 9th grade (or older).  This class is taught by the Rector and Youth Minister and is a great opportunity to learn about the church and to explore making a mature affirmation of baptism. Attendance does not require someone to be confirmed.  Please contact or Youth Minister, Mary Conkling or the Rev. Robby Vickery.