Confirmation

Do the big questions in life leave you scratching your head? Do you ever wonder about Jesus, the Bible, prayer, church, and more? Then confirmation is for you! This is a time for students to discuss and question what this whole Jesus thing is really about! Confirmation for youth is a half-year process of self-discovery and affirming of faith through interactive scripture engagement, mentorship, service, and relationship building. According to The Episcopal Church, confirmation is “the sacramental rite in which the candidates “express a mature commitment to Christ, and receive strength from the Holy Spirit through prayer and the laying on of hands by a bishop” (BCP, p. 860). Adults baptized with the laying on of hands by a bishop are considered to be confirmed.” The program outlined below is open to students in Grade 8 and above. Adults seeking confirmation should consult a member of the clergy.

    • Instruction – In person, primarily on Sunday mornings from 10:15-11:00 a.m. in the Harrison Room.
    • Worship – Confirmands will attend worship and participate in designated services.
    • OutreachConfirmands are strongly encouraged to volunteer for a two-hour slot at the 2023 St. David’s Country Fair on October 7. Confirmands are required to volunteer at the Cecil and Grace Bean Soup Kitchen at our outreach partner, St. John’s Episcopal Church, at least once during the 2023-2024 year.
    • Mentors – Each student will select a mentor to be their companion for the journey.
    • Registration – We require registration for each participant so that we have all the information needed for the program and completion certificates. Please register below by Sunday, October 1, 2023.
    • Schedule – This year, our confirmation program will be condensed into the spring session, running from January until the confirmation events on June 1st and 2nd, 2024. A detailed schedule may be found below. Participation in 85% of activities is required.
    • Cost – There is a small fee of $75.00 per confirmand to participate in this year’s program. The fee goes to offset program and activity expenses. The fee is due by Sunday, October 1, 2023. Scholarships are available by contacting Elliot VanHoy.
    • Confirmation Ceremony – The Rite of Confirmation will be held on Sunday, June 2, 2024 at 11:15 a.m. in St. David’s Chapel. Confirmation Vigil and Dinner will be held the prior evening, Saturday, June 1, 2024. Both events are mandatory for this year’s program.

    Please contact Elliot VanHoy at evanhoy@stdavidschurch.org if you have any questions or want more information.

Confirmation Schedule

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