Congratulations on your desire to be confirmed in the Anglican Church!
In the Christian journey, confirmation is the point where a person affirms the promises that parents and Godparents made on their behalf at Baptism. It is the next step when individuals decide for themselves that they wish to commit to faith in Jesus Christ.
Jesus said, “make disciples … teaching them everything I have commanded you”.
(Matthew 28: 19-20)
In the confirmation service, the Bishop lays hands on the candidate with prayers for the gift of the Holy Spirit for mission and ministry.
HTK holds a Confirmation service once a year coinciding with the Regional Bishop's visit.
Admission to Holy Communion is where children are welcomed into the sharing of bread and wine (Eucharist). The Eucharist is at the heart of Christian worship, and it is in the sharing of the bread and wine that we remember Jesus' sacrifice for us. Once young children grasp the meaning of Holy Communion they are welcome to participate, and are often admitted to receive Holy Communion a number of years before they are confirmed.
What do I need to do?
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Speak with the Rector (Priest) about confirmation. Contact him through the Church Office.
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Confirmation candidates need to be baptised. If the candidate is not baptised, this can be arranged during the same service as confirmation.
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Preparation sessions are held in the weeks prior to the Confirmation service. These sessions help the candidates grow in their Christian faith through prayer, reflection, Bible study, attending church and living out their faith in their own community.
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If you are not a member of the HTK community already, consider coming along to one of our services. (Traditional services at 8:00am Sundays; Contemporary services at 10:00am Sundays).
For more information, please contact the Church Office by phoning (07) 5493 4774 or emailing info@nullhtkchurch.com