themessenger MONTHLY NEWSLETTER OF ST. MARK’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH VOL 100 | ISSUE 10 | OCTOBER 2011
Youth Confirma on Classes “Inves gate Their Bap sm” By Patrice Oliver
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onfirmation is the rite in which the Confirmand expresses a mature commitment to Christ and receives the strength of the Holy Spirit through prayer and the laying on of hands by a bishop. Confirmation is a public affirmation of faith that recommits us to our responsibilities in the Baptismal Covenant.
and some Wednesday evenings. They have been asked to "investigate their baptism". They have studied Episcopal beliefs, practices and history, talked about prayer, reviewed the catechism, the creeds, The Book of Common Prayer, and learned about Daughters of the King and Altar Guild, to name a few topics. They attended various offerings of church services Rite I at 7:45 a.m. and CAYA, received hands-on training in the sanctuary from Rev. Jane Patterson, participated in The 2011 Youth Confirmation classes began in The Confirma on class the Way of the Cross service on Good Friday and January and will culminate with a visit from meets during the Sunday created a symbol of their faith. Bishop David Reed on Confirmation Sunday, forma on hour and some November 6th at the 9 a.m. service. You are Wednesday evenings. Confirmands have received support from their invited to attend a reception in Gosnell Hall They have been asked to families. In addition each Confirmand chose a following the 9 a.m. service. Eleven Confirmation mentor to join them in this process confirmands: Alicia Amberson, Margaret "Inves gate their of learning and growth. Thank you to everyone Amberson, Augie Clements, Sam Clements, Gabby Bap sm". who has offered guidance and support and been Haff, Rachel Ham, Claire Johnson, Kent with us on our path this year. Thank you to Bishop and Sandy Leafstedt, Thomas Redmond, Seis Steves and Ian Wickham Folts for support, treats, notes and prayers. Thank you to the have been led by four Confirmation Leaders: Tom Kingery, Daughters of the King for your prayers. Allison Lane, Patrice Oliver and Tim Worley. The class has enjoyed guest speakers / teachers: Bishop and Sandy Folts, Rev. As a summer project, each Confirmand was given $10 from St. Jane Patterson, Kathy Lawrence, Todd Allison and The Rev. Mark's as seed money to fulfill an outreach project of their Mary Earle. choice. The Confirmation project challenged the Confirmands The Confirmation class meets during the Sunday formation hour (Continued on page 2)
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