CONFIRMATION, RECEPTION, REAFFIRMATION

On Sunday, March 7, at the 10:30 a.m. service, our diocesan bishop (the Right Reverend James L. Jelinek) will be here to offer the service of confirmation, reception and reaffirmation.

• Confirmation -- for those who have never been confirmed in any denomination.

• Reception -- for those previously confirmed and who wish to become a member of the Episcopal Church. Persons presented for reception are those who have been baptized with water in the name of the Trinity, have previously made a mature public affirmation of faith in any other Christian Communion (either at their Baptism or on a separate occasion), and now desire to live their faith within the fellowship of the Episcopal Church.

• Reaffirmation -- for those already confirmed, but who wish to make a public reaffirmation of their confirmation vows.

We make a public profession of faith before the Bishop because that office of ministry symbolizes that as Christians we are a part of God’s universal Church in all times and places and not only of St. John’s.  There is no stronger way of reaffirming your baptismal vow to “continue in the apostles’ teaching and fellowship, in the breaking of the bread, and in the prayers” thank by making a public profession of faith at a celebration of the Eucharist before a bishop, who is a successor to the apostles.  If as an adult, you would like to receive the sacrament of confirmation, reception or reaffirmation, please speak with Father Mark or call the church office.