Services - Confirmation

What is Confirmation?

Many people - from teenagers to grandparents - who have become Christians, often join the church and wish to express their commitment to God by becoming a member of a worshipping community. People who have been baptised as an infant may be confirmed provided they are old enough to reaffirm for themselves the promises made for them by their parents and godparents at their baptism.

The Confirmation Service

Confirmation services are always led by a Bishop who will normally use the opportunity to talk to the candidates about the responsibilities of adult Christian life and pray for them. He often addresses the congregation, too, and encourages them to support the candidates in the new step each is taking. Those being confirmed will then make their public profession of faith. The service ends with the candidates and the congregation taking Holy Communion.

What past candidates had to say...

John "A new chapter in my walk with Christ."

Anne "Choosing to be confirmed was a natural step for me - I want to belong to St Luke’s and demonstrate this, and my new faith, to my family, friends and everyone else."

Phil "I used to be a back-burner Christian, but this is about taking my faith seriously."

Ann "I wanted to become a full member of the Church and part of the body of Christ."

Chris "The next step of the journey in my Christian faith."

How do I get confirmed?

Contact one of the clergy by clicking here. If you are new to Church, a good place to start is by attending the Alpha Course which explains what Christianity is all about.

For more information about confirmation see The Church of England wesbite.