Policy for Confirmation, Reception, and Reaffirmation

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This PDF includes a Preface from the ACNA, explanation of terms, instructions for liturgy, and an appendix with the questions and answers concerning Baptism and Confirmation from To Be a Christian, An Anglican Catechism of the Anglican Church in North America. (Updated, Dec. 2023)

Policy (PDF)
A religious ceremony where a priest or minister places his hand on a person's forehead during prayer or blessing.
Sharing Your Story

Letter to confirmands from Bishop Chris:

As a disciple of Jesus Christ, it's important that you are able to give a "testimony" about the hope you have in Jesus. I believe it is a good practice for all Christians, and especially for confirmands, to be able to concisely share how we came to Christ and why it matters to us.

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“Anglicanism requires a public and personal profession of the Faith from every adult believer in Jesus Christ. Confirmation by a bishop is its liturgical expression. Confirmation is evident in Scripture: the Apostles prayed for, and laid their hands on those who had already been baptized (Acts 8:14-17; 19:6).

From the “Preface Concerning the Confirmation Liturgy” ACNA, January 7, 2015”