Today, the Episcopal Church recognizes baptism as full initiation into the Body of Christ, and with that comes admission to Holy …
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Congregational Involvement Is Key to Successful Confirmation Program
Too often churches only look at confirmation as part of their youth programs, siloed and necessary, but less significant than …
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How We Got Here from There: A Historical Perspective on Confirmation
Confirmation did not exist in the Early Church, but we can trace its beginnings to Christian baptism in the first centuries of the …
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Robust Confirmation Can Be Part of Life-Long Formation of Baptism
“Already the savour of bliss is upon you, who have come to be enlightened; you have begun to pluck spiritual flowers with which to …
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Burning Palms to Ashes with the Confirmation Class
"A somber, quiet ritual was transformed by the smiles and giggles of young people, fully present, enjoying the moment, burning …
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Saving a Sacrament: The Future of Confirmation in the Episcopal Church
"This study will settle the debate once and for all: confirmation is not a sacrament in search of a meaning. It is an opportunity …
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Inquiring Minds Want to Know: A Recipe for Confirmation
Home baked bread has been part of my life ever since I can remember. On Sundays my mother would take out the Joy of Cooking, turn …
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Our New Confirmation Class: “Create Dignity”
"I care very much who you are as human beings and so Confirmation this year will be focused on creating the dignity of …
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Reel Theology: Finding God in Hollywood
Ever since I was a teenager, the magic of cinema has been a pathway to find God. That’s in large part due to …
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The Roots of Baptism (And Confirmation)
"Following their baptism, the new Christians were welcomed into the household of faith and participated in the community meal, the …
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The Importance of Mentors
Adults Supporting Youth No matter where we live: cities or suburbs, towns or rural areas, all our struggles are similar. …