Confirmation

Confirmation preparation is available for youth ages 14 and older, as well as adults. Topics covered in the formation program include:

• Why confirmation?
• Life lessons and skills:
  • The Gospel – What do you believe?
  • Scripture – Its purpose and meaning
  • Prayer – The Book of Common Prayer, The Book of Alternative Services, other denominations and offerings from the Anglican Communion
  • Traditions, architecture, historical creeds, liturgical colours, sacraments, ritual and meaning
  • World religions
  • Faith in action
  • Bless or confirm?

The confirmation program for youth lasts 1-2 years and requires commitment from both the participating youth and their parents. Meetings are scheduled at the convenience of those in the preparation group and are generally 2 hours in length.

For adults, the process may be shorter, depending on the experience and knowledge of the confirmand.

At the end of the preparation process, the candidate decides if they seek to be confirmed or to receive a blessing from the bishop during the bishop’s visitation to St. Stephen’s.

Please speak to the clergy if you are interested in preparing for the rite of confirmation.