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 8th grade students (high school students are also welcome) 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.
In 2026, youth confirmation will be a four-week course, at 9 a.m. on Sunday mornings in the Harrison Room. Please register below by April 1, 2026 and reserve Sundays, April 12, April 19, April 26, and May 3, 2026. A parent meeting (date TBD) will take place ahead of the first session. Exact date of confirmation is dependent upon the Bishop’s schedule and is still TBA, hopefully in early June.
If you have any questions, please contact Elliot VanHoy.