CONFIRMATION & RECEPTION
In the course of their Christian development, those baptized at an early age are expected, when they are ready and have been duly prepared, to make a mature public affirmation of their faith and commitment to the responsibilities of their Baptism and to receive the laying on of hands by the bishop.
Those baptized in other Christian traditions who come to the Episcopal Church are asked to to make a public affirmation of their faith and commitment to the responsibilities of their Baptism in the presence of the bishop and to receive the laying on of hands. The Bishop is at St. James for our Easter Vigil and other times during the year to celebrate with us these sacraments of commitment.
Young people, ages 13 through High School, participate in a Confirmation Class led by our Youth Leader, Dean Neidenthal. Adults who wish to be confirmed or received into this tradition usually participate in the Inquirers' Class.
