About Confirmation

Beginning Sunday, July 11, St. Jude's will offer a series of four classes for adults and youth who wish to make a public affirmation of their faith by being confirmed or received into the Episcopal Church.  Or you may simply want to learn more about your church. The first of these classes will focus on "Anglican Identity" Subsequent classes will address Anglican Polity, Anglican History, and the Book of Common Prayer. A detailed syllabus appears below:

Syllabus
Week One (July 11):
  • Read “Jesus Was an Episcopalian” Chapters 1-4 (pp. 9-54)
  • View “Jesus Was an Episcopalian videos 1-4
  • View PowerPoint presentation: “Anglican Identity” 
Week Two (July 18):
  • Read “Jesus Was an Episcopalian” Chapters 5-7 (pp. 55-86)
  • View “Jesus Was an Episcopalian videos 5-7
  • View PowerPoint presentation: “Anglican Polity”
Week Three (July 25):
  • Read “Jesus Was an Episcopalian” Chapters 8-10 (pp. 87-118)
  • View “Jesus Was an Episcopalian videos 8-11
  • View PowerPoint presentation: “Anglican History”
Week Four (August 1):
  • Read “Jesus Was an Episcopalian” Chapters 11-15 (pp. 119-158)
  • View “Jesus Was an Episcopalian videos 12-16
  • View PowerPoint presentation: “Book of Common Prayer”
 
​*Each week will include with a one-hour face-to-face or Zoom discussion led by your instructor. Dates and times for the Zoom sessions are flexible and can be adjusted to conform to participant’s schedule.

​All are welcome to attend any of the classes, but if you wish to be confirmed or received or to reaffirm your faith, you must complete a registration form on or before Sunday, July 11. To register or ask questions about any aspect of your decision to join the Episcopal Church, contact the Rev. Dr. Lee Montgomery at (435) 592-0034 or email him at: [email protected]
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Confirmation
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Video Resources:
Confirmation, Reception, Reaffirmation: Which is right for you? 

Confirmation is a mature, public affirmation of your faith, celebrated by the prayers and laying on of hands by our bishop. It is a celebration of your baptism and your desire to live out your faith in the Episcopal Church. If you were baptized as a child (in any denomination) but never confirmed, this rite is for you.

Reception is for those who have been baptized and confirmed in a Christian denomination that has a ritual of confirmation (such as Methodists, Catholics or Lutherans) who wish to join the Episcopal Church.

Reaffirmation of Faith is for those who have been baptized and confirmed in the Episcopal Church, but in a church other than St. Jude's.
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Confirmation Class Powerpoints