Confirmation

In The Episcopal Church, confirmation is a sacramental act that affirms a baptized person’s commitment to Christ. It includes a public celebration with prayer and the bishop laying on hands. The purpose of confirmation is to renew a commitment to Christ made on behalf of infants or young children, to express a mature commitment to the faith, and to receive strength from the Holy Spirit. 

To be eligible for confirmation, an individual must be baptized, instructed in the Christian faith, penitent for their sins, ready to affirm Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, and at least 16 years old.  

What happens when you are confirmed? 

• Candidates are asked to renounce evil and promise to follow Jesus Christ 
• The congregation is asked to support the candidates in their lives in Christ 
• The congregation and the candidates recite the Baptismal Covenant 
• The bishop lays on hands and anoints the candidates 

 You can find Confirmation in the Book of Common Prayer 1979 on page 413.  You can see the online book of Book of Common Prayer 1979 here!

If you or someone you know is interested in or has confirmation questions, please contact our priest at 808-955-7745 ext. 108 or email them here.