Confirmation
For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands, for God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control (2 Timothy 1:6-7).
Confirmation is "lay ordination for ministry." The Bishop lays hands upon candidates, praying that they would be strengthened by the Holy Spirit to do the work of ministry. This historic practice of the church originated in the ministry of the Apostles. Peter and Paul would lay hands and pray for Christians to receive the Spirit for the work of ministry (Acts 8:14-17; 2 Timothy 1:6-7). At Prince of Peace, the expectations for being Confirmed are the same for Membership.
Register for Confirmation
Those seeking confirmation at Prince of Peace should fill out the Confirmation Form below. This form helps us determine placement in a confirmation cohort. A pastor or staff person can assist you with general questions before or after Sunday worship, or you can call the church during the week (321-253-9102).
Confirmation Cohort
Candidates for confirmation (called "confirmands") will participate in a confirmation cohort. Cohorts meet weekly and learn/review together the essential teachings of the Christian faith as presented in "To Be A Christian," the official catechism of the Anglican Church in North America. Additionally, each confirmand is assigned a sponsor who will pray for and assist the confirmand in this process.
Confirmation
Confirmands are confirmed by Bishop Alex during his annual visit to Prince of Peace. The Bishop meets with confirmands prior to the Sunday service to explain the rite, offer encouragement, and answer questions. During the Sunday service, the bishop lays hands on each confirmand and prays:
"Defend, O Lord, this your servant with your heavenly grace, that s/he may continue yours for ever, and daily increase in your Holy Spirit more and more until s/he comes into the fullness of your everlasting kingdom. Amen."
"Defend, O Lord, this your servant with your heavenly grace, that s/he may continue yours for ever, and daily increase in your Holy Spirit more and more until s/he comes into the fullness of your everlasting kingdom. Amen."