Belonging

Confirmation

Confirmation is an important sacramental rite in the Church and is a step one can take to make a "mature public affirmation of their faith and commitment to the responsibilities of Baptism and to receive the laying on of hands by the bishop." (The Book of Common Prayer, page 412)

St. Stephen's receives an annual visit from one of our bishops—the Rt. Rev. Peter Lee, the Bishop of Virginia, the Rt. Rev. Shannon S. Johnston, Bishop Coadjutor, or the Rt. Rev. David Colin Jones, Bishop Suffragan. Adults who are interested in being confirmed or received prepare by taking our Inquirers' Classtaught by the clergy. The class is offered in the fall and again in winter/spring with the bishop's visit usually following in May (this year's visit is May 4, 2008). Many lifelong Episcopalians choose to take class to reaffirm their faith. For more information, contact Janet Allen (288-2867, ext.305). You may also register online for the next class.

Photo: Adult and youth confirmands assemble in front of the church before the 11:15 a.m. service on May 4, 2008.

At St. Stephen's, young people are prepared for confirmation through the Journey to Adulthood program.