Confirmation
Confirmation is the ceremony at which the vows taken on behalf of a child or baby are 'confirmed' by that person when they are old enough to appreciate and understand the purpose of the service.
The vows which are taken on behalf of the child by it's parents and godparents at Baptism are that they will bring the child up as a christian and teach them Jesus' ways and lessons. The ceremony is considered to be especially important by the church and this importance is demonstrated by the fact that the service is conducted by a Bishop and not by the local priest or vicar.
It is usual in the case of adults seeking to be baptised, to have their Baptism ceremony immediately preceding the annual Confirmation service. The ceremony is also attended by other churches who each bring their own candidates to be confirmed by the bishop.
Preparation for Confirmation
Confirmation in 2010 will be held at our own church at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, the 26th September.
Before going forward for confirmation, both adults and children – who should be starting Secondary School in September - need to attend Confirmation Classes. The children’s classes are held on Friday evenings from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., either in the Church Hall or the church itself. Adults wishing to be confirmed - or baptised and confirmed, should contact Reverend Mitchell on 0161 626 0681.
The purpose of the children's lessons is to ensure they have a good understanding of the christian faith, which they will be vowing to follow.
Outline details of Confirmation Classes for children are noted below and will also cover the story of Jesus each week.
| DATE | SUBJECT | |
| 09/07/10 | Does God Exist?; The Lord's Prayer & The Holy Spirit | |
| 16/07/10 | Praying; & The 10 Commandments | |
| 03/09/10 | The Creed & Holy Communion | |
| 10/09/10 | The Bible; & Baptism & Confirmation - Part 1 | |
| 17/09/10 | Easter & Baptism & Confirmation - Part 2 | |
| 24/09/10 | Lesson Review & Team Quiz | |
It would help if adults could contact the vicar as soon as possible and for parents to contact Geoff Arrowsmith on 0161 626 6808 with details of their children, in advance of the first class being held.
