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Confirmation

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Confirmation is when those baptized as infants or small children affirm their faith in Christ and take responsibility for living out the Christian life as adults.  But it is also a time when we pray for a deeper infilling and awareness of the Holy Spirit in our lives.

In the Episcopal Church the laying on of hands by the Bishop is the sign or sacrament of our confirmation, our confirming our faith.  And just as the Holy Spirit came upon the Apostles at Pentecost, so the Bishop through their Apostolic succession pray for the candidates to be strengthened and filled with the person of the Holy Spirit. 

We come to this sacrament expecting God the Holy Spirit to pour new grace into those coming in faith. 

The next confirmation will take place on September 9, 2018 when our Suffragan Bishop Jennifer Brooke-Davidson will be with us.  


​Confirmation Class Application: please fill out as much as possible

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Bishop David Reed 14th Bishop of the Diocese of West Texas
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 2019 CONFIRMATION CLASSES:  Classes will begin in May. Schedule of classes and make up classes will be posted soon.

CONFIRMATION SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 8TH, 2019
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Confirmation Class Application: please fill out as much as possible


Our class will use the Alpha Course as a way of exploring what we believe.  Additional materials will also be used. Each week we will have a snack, watch a short video, and have some small groups discussions. If possible - Watch the videos listed a day or two before each class. More videos or materials will be added over the course of the class.  (The videos below are an older version of what we will use, but will help you catch up when you miss a session.)

This is last years Confirmation Class outline. This year will follow a similar pattern

May 6,  2018 - Watch Life: This is it & Confirmation      
May 13, 2018 – Jesus - That’s my King: Dr. S.M. Lockridge  &  Bono Who is Jesus
May 20, 2018 – Cross  - What is Christianity?
May 27, 2018 – Faith - Put God First
June 3, 2018 – Pray  -  Three steps to unceasing prayer
June 10, 2018 – NO CLASS
June 17, 2018 – NO CLASS
June 24, 2018 – The Bible  - Why and how do I read the bible       
July 1, 2018 –
Holy Spirit  - Who is the Holy Spirit         
July 8, 2018 –  How Can I be filled with the Holy Spirit
July 15, 2018 – How do I make the most of my life
July 22, 2018 –
Resisting Evil - Resist - Don't Resist
July 29, 2018 – Telling others   &  Bishop's Message
August 5, 2018 – NO CLASS
August 12, 2018 – Healing. Does God heal today
August 19, 2018 – What about the church
August 26, 2018 – Gifts of the Spirit Video 1  &  Video 2

September 2, 2018 - Confirmation class review & overview
September 8, 2018 - Meet for class & rehearsal at Church 
September 9, 2018 – Morning with the Bishop & Confirmation
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 Who can attend classes? Any baptized member of Christ Church 13 years or older who wishes to be confirmed by the Bishop.
Questions – Call the office 956-723-5714
                        
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