Confirmation & Reception Classes
All Saints provides preparation classes for those wishing to be Confirmed and Received in the Episcopal Church. Please note that those seeking Confirmation must be turning at least 16 years old in the same school year in which they are to be Confirmed.
We have most recently used the "Confirm not Conform" program, which largely explores Scripture, Tradition, and Reason, which are considered by many to be the "pillars" of the Episcopal tradition.
We have most recently used the "Confirm not Conform" program, which largely explores Scripture, Tradition, and Reason, which are considered by many to be the "pillars" of the Episcopal tradition.
At All Saints, it is ultimately up to the candidate to decide whether or not they want to be Confirmed or Received, and candidates will not be recommended without their consent.
For further questions & assistance, contact Fr. Christopher Wilkerson at fatherchristopherallsaints@gmail.com.
For further questions & assistance, contact Fr. Christopher Wilkerson at fatherchristopherallsaints@gmail.com.
Some Frequently Asked Questions:
Q. What is Confirmation?
A. Confirmation is a sacramental rite wherein recommended candidates clearly and publicly renews their Baptismal vows on their own behalf before their faith community and diocesan Bishop. The Bishop will then lay hands on the candidates and anoint them with Chrism oil to seal them in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
Q. What is Reception?
A. Those who have been Confirmed in another Christian denomination (e.g. Roman Catholic, Moravian, Lutheran, Presbyterian, etc.) may choose to be Received into the Episcopal Church, thus marking them as a member of a new Christian faith tradition.
Q. Must I be Confirmed or Received to be considered a member of the church?
A. No. All baptized Christians are already full members of the Body of Christ, and by extension, the church. Confirmation and Reception are special rites that may be part of a person's faith journey, but are not required.
Q. I'm not Episcopalian. Can I still receive Communion in the Episcopal Church?
A. All baptized Christians are welcome to receive Communion in the Episcopal Church. If you are not baptized or are baptized but wish not to receive Communion, you are still welcome to come to the Communion Rail to receive a special blessing. To indicate you'd like to receive a blessing in place of Communion, simply cross your arms across your chest.
Q. I have not been baptized/I'm not sure if I've been baptized. What can/should I do?
A. If you haven't been baptized or aren't sure if you have been and would like to explore that further, please contact Father Christopher Wilkerson (email above).
Q. What is Confirmation?
A. Confirmation is a sacramental rite wherein recommended candidates clearly and publicly renews their Baptismal vows on their own behalf before their faith community and diocesan Bishop. The Bishop will then lay hands on the candidates and anoint them with Chrism oil to seal them in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
Q. What is Reception?
A. Those who have been Confirmed in another Christian denomination (e.g. Roman Catholic, Moravian, Lutheran, Presbyterian, etc.) may choose to be Received into the Episcopal Church, thus marking them as a member of a new Christian faith tradition.
Q. Must I be Confirmed or Received to be considered a member of the church?
A. No. All baptized Christians are already full members of the Body of Christ, and by extension, the church. Confirmation and Reception are special rites that may be part of a person's faith journey, but are not required.
Q. I'm not Episcopalian. Can I still receive Communion in the Episcopal Church?
A. All baptized Christians are welcome to receive Communion in the Episcopal Church. If you are not baptized or are baptized but wish not to receive Communion, you are still welcome to come to the Communion Rail to receive a special blessing. To indicate you'd like to receive a blessing in place of Communion, simply cross your arms across your chest.
Q. I have not been baptized/I'm not sure if I've been baptized. What can/should I do?
A. If you haven't been baptized or aren't sure if you have been and would like to explore that further, please contact Father Christopher Wilkerson (email above).