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Registration for Confirmation, reception and/or reaffirmation lessons will take place on September 15 following the 10:30 worship service.  The Right Reverend William Cliff will be with us on Reign of Christ Sunday, November 24 to celebrate the Confirmation, reception and/or reaffirmation service.

Confirmation marks the point in the Christian journey at which you affirm for yourself the faith into which you have been baptized and your intention to live a life of committed discipleship. It is the rite by which we express a mature commitment to Christ and receive strength from the Holy Spirit through prayer and the laying on of hands by a Bishop.

People who were baptized and confirmed in the Roman Catholic or Orthodox traditions and who have found themselves drawn to the Anglican Church of Canada may ask to be formally recognized as a member of this denomination in the rite of reception. This service is not required of new Anglicans, but some may wish to formally acknowledge the move from one Christian family to ours. Preparation is similar to that for confirmation. The rite takes place at the same time as confirmation in the presence of the bishop.

Reaffirmation is a rite available for those who have been confirmed or received but who, for a variety of reasons, wish to reaffirm their baptismal vows. For some people, this desire may come because of a long separation from the church. Others may want to reaffirm their vows to celebrate a time of significant spiritual renewal in their lives. The bishop also presides at the rite of reaffirmation, which takes place at the same time as confirmation and reception.

Through confirmation, reception, and reaffirmation we celebrate the faith that we have and seek the strength of God and the renewing power of the Holy Spirit to help us persevere in our Christian journey.  If you have any questions or concerns please speak with Rev’d Sandra: sandrahounselldrover@gmail.com

More information will follow regarding dates and times of lessons.