St. Barnabas offers a number of possibilities for adults wishing formally and publicly to affirm their faith. All of these rites are administered by the bishop and require consultation and preparation with the clergy. Here are some explanations of these terms.

What is Confirmation?

Confirmation is a rite in which a baptized Christian is strengthened for a life of faith. It is appropriate for young adults who were baptized as infants but who, later in life, wish to affirm their Christian faith and receive the laying on of hands by the bishop, a gesture denoting God’s special blessing upon them.

Once associated with older children and younger teens, Confirmation is most appropriate for those mature enough to enter into a full understanding of the responsibilities of the Christian life.

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