Confirmation offers those who have been baptised as children the opportunity to affirm the Christian faith for themselves.
Bishop Peter of Basingstoke officiating at a confirmation
At confirmation we acknowledge that as Christians, we join the Church and journey together.
This is when the Bishop conducting the service places his hands on your head as he prays for you to be filled with the Holy Spirit.
Confirmation is open to:
If you have not been baptised as a baby, you will need to be baptised before becoming confirmed. This usually happens at a separate service beforehand.
Anyone wishing to be confirmed will need to prepare by attending either an Alpha or Youth Alpha course. Alpha runs up to 3 times a year, either in the morning or evening. Youth Alpha is run as needed at a time that best suits the candidates.
They are arranged after an Alpha course has finished on a date when the Bishop is available. The service itself may take place at St Mary's Church, St Peter's Church, Yateley, or St Barnabas Church, Darby Green.
For further information or if you would like to be confirmed, please contact: