Confirmation

The Book of Common Prayer states that “[i]n 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” (412). The expectation is, thus, that a Christian will embrace the opportunity to publicly claim and affirm the promises made on their behalf at Baptism. Although Baptism constitutes full initiation into the life of the Church and has no deficiency of the gift of the Holy Spirit, Confirmation is a way of calling upon the Holy Spirit to continue to uphold the person in her or his life in Christ.

At Good Shepherd, preparation for Confirmation is done through our Pilgrims in Christ formation class. For more information, please contact Father Kyle.