Confirmation 2025
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This Easter, we are making an open invitation to those who would like to be Confirmed – young people and adults alike.
Each year we offer the chance to be Confirmed, which is one of the rites of the Christian faith that builds on baptism. Confirmation is where we speak for ourselves, in faith. It reminds us of those promises our parents and godparents made on the day of baptism. That said, even if someone is not baptised it does not stop you from being confirmed! It’s quite normal to have baptism and confirmation on the same day. The ceremony of confirmation is a very special time, being at
Guildford Cathedral with the Bishop of Guildford, who calls down God’s Holy Spirit as he lays his hands on each candidate in turn. It’s the moment of a lifetime.
Here in Haslemere Parish we make every effort to provide good activities and guidance to all the children and young people who join our groups. As they approach and live their teenage years, we know that the challenges and choices of life will bring many questions. Making commitments and taking responsibility for themselves is at the foundation of what we would wish for our children will become – trustworthy, reliable, honest and generous. Many of these good qualities are part of the wider story of faith we try to offer across all of our children and families work.
Over the last few years, we have seen a steady stream of young people from the Summit Group, Junior Choir, and adults of all ages. Confirmation is an invitation for anyone who has become closer to church for whole variety of reasons and may like an opportunity to find out more about the Christian faith. Indeed, many have found that Confirmation is a way of strengthening their life’s foundations, particularly around times of marriage, and when children arrive, and when growing into adulthood. Having a good basis to your life shows consideration, care and concern for others, which is right at the centre of what Christ taught. We ask God to surround us with his Holy Spirit for the whole of our lives.
The confirmation service at Guildford Cathedral is on the
Saturday 19th April in the afternoon, and it’s a family occasion with many other churches. If you would like to find out more, all you need to do at this stage is to let Rector Chris know.