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Saint Stephen's Episcopal Church

1695 Perrowville Road  ╬  Forest, Virginia 24551  ╬  434.525.5511  ╬  parish email
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"Being, making, and equipping disciples for the work of ministry."

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Sacrament of Confirmation

Grant, Almighty God, that we, who have been redeemed from the old life of sin by our baptism into the death and resurrection of your Son Jesus Christ, may be renewed in your Holy Spirit, and live in righteousness and true holiness; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Confirmation is a mature commitment to one baptismal covenant, with the laying on of a hands and anointing with oil by a bishop for the empowerment of ministry by the grace of the Holy Spirit.

If one has already been confirmed in a tradition that has apostolic succession (Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox), then one is received into the communion of the Episcopal Church.

Preparation courses, sometimes called "inquirers' classes," are offered from time to time by the Rector in conjunction with other teachers.  We offer separate courses for adults and for those who are in junior or senior high.  Additionally, special courses may be set up to accommodate special circumstances.

Confirmation Newsletter