Confirmation classes will be held during the season of Lent. Youth and Adults interested in receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation, and adults who have been confirmed in either the Roman Catholic Church, an Orthodox Church, the ELCA, or the Moravian Church- and would like to become a member of the Episcopal Church by being received by the bishop with the laying on of hands, should plan to attend these classes. Dates will be forthcoming. 

The Bishop has not set a date to visit St. Martin’s. You may get confirmed at St. Martin’s when she visits (possibly late in 2024 or 2025) or you may get confirmed at the Diocesan Confirmation at the Cathedral in the Fall. 

Confirmation Classes begin on Sunday March 3 at 9:30 am. Candidates for Confirmation and Reception into the Episcopal Church will be enrolled at the 10:30 am Mass on March 3. All candidates are asked to be present at that Mass. The classes will continue on March 17, 24, April 7, 14, 21, 28.

Requirements for Confirmation for Youth

  • Be baptized and be at least 16 years old (although exceptions can be made if a person of a younger age can express a mature commitment to Christ). If you were baptized in another church, please send a copy of your baptism records to the parish office.
  • Fill out the Confirmation Registration Form (available in the narthex). Download here. Please return to the office or Fr. Rob by February 25.
  • Attend Mass regularly
  • Participate to the best of your ability in Youth Group activities
  • Attend the sessions of the Episcopal 101 class taught by Father Rob, which includes 5 sessions and a mandatory retreat. (It is imperative to attend each session, as these classes have been streamlined from the previous two years’ J2A course)
  • Complete 8 hours of community service or outreach. You can fulfill this by participating in outreach projects organized by the parish or youth group, or you can choose projects in the community that are meaningful to you. These hours are in addition to service hours one might perform for school requirements, etc. 
  • Meet one-on-one with Father Rob for a one-time spiritual direction session.

Requirements for Confirmation (or Reception) for Adults

  • Be baptized. If you were baptized in another church, please send a copy of your baptism records to the parish office.
  • Fill out the Confirmation Registration Form (available in the narthex). Download here. Please return to the office or Fr. Rob by February 25.
  • Attend Mass regularly
  • Participate to the best of your ability in Parish activities
  • Attend the sessions of the Episcopal 101 class taught by Father Rob, which includes 5 sessions and a mandatory retreat
  • Complete 8 hours of community service, or outreach. You can fulfill this by participating in outreach projects organized by the parish or youth group, or you can choose projects in the community that are meaningful to you.
  • Meet one-on-one with Father Rob for a one-time spiritual direction session
  • If you are already Confirmed, please send a copy of your confirmation records to the parish office.