By Rev. Chris Harris, Associate Rector
Is Christ Church Cranbrook your spiritual home? Then let’s make it official on Sunday June 8 at the 10am Service!
Confirmation (or Reception for those who have been previously confirmed in another denomination) is our official rite of membership in the Episcopal Church and it is open to everyone who considers Christ Church Cranbrook to be their spiritual home!
How to do I participate?
If you or other members of your family are interested, please complete this form and we will take it from there. If you have any questions, contact Rev. Chris at charris@christchurchcranbrook.org
What does it look like?
During the 10am Service, you will come to renew their baptismal vows as a group, and then one by one, the bishop will offer you a blessing as she officially receives you into our communion. You are welcome and encouraged to invite family and friends to support and stand with you!
What are my options once again?
Confirmation – If you were baptized as a child or an infant, Confirmation is an opportunity to make an adult commitment to the Baptismal Vows which would have been said on your behalf by a parent or godparent. When you are confirmed, you make a public commitment to Christ and receive strength from the Holy Spirit to live as a faithful and active follower of Jesus.
Reception – Is the option if you have been previously Confirmed in another denomination (such as Roman Catholic, Lutheran, etc.) in which case rather than re-confirm you, we would Receive you into the Episcopal Church.
Reaffirmation – For those who have already been confirmed in the Episcopal Church, you can reaffirm your faith, in the presence of your faith community and the bishop. When might you seek Reaffirmation? Perhaps you are experiencing a renewed sense of God’s presence in your life or reconnecting with the church after time away? Like a ‘renewal of vows’ Reaffirmation is an opportunity to publicly recommit yourself to your life of faith.
Each of these sacramental rites are outward and visible signs of the inward grace that God is doing in your life and can be very moving and powerful moments in your journey.
Again if you have any questions, contact Rev. Chris at charris@christchurchcranbrook.org and mark your calendar for Sunday, June 8 2025, at 10am!