Confirmation at St. Peter's
The sacrament of Confirmation is the public statement and affirmation before a Bishop of faith and commitment to one's baptismal vows. Confirmation is the "laying on of hands" by the Bishop. Those baptized at the usual early age are confirmed by the laying on of hands when sufficiently mature and properly instructed (which is why the Bishop does not regularly baptize infants or small children during his regular visits to our parish).
In general, those to be confirmed should be regular in attendance at worship and should have completed an inquirers' class or confirmation course. Adults who have been baptized in other Christian communions should be active participants in the full life of the community. These persons are confirmed or received, depending on their previous church affiliation.