Confirmations
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“Confirmation is the rite in which we express a mature commitment to Christ, and receive strength from the Holy Spirit through prayer and the laying on of hands by a bishop.” (The Book of Common Prayer, Catechism, page 860)
Each year, Bethesda offers a course of preparation for youth in grade 8 or higher and another course for adults who wish to be confirmed.
Keep scrolling to learn more about Confirmation and upcoming classes!
Youth Formations
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Youth classes meet most Sunday mornings from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. downstairs.
No registration is necessary for participation.
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Join us - No registration is necessary to participate!
Bethesda Middle School Group | Wednesdays | 6:30 p.m. | Sunday Hall
Our Bethesda Middle School group is open to all in 8th Grade and younger. The class meets on the Sunday School hall at 6:30 pm. Each week we have fun crafts, games, or movies.Bethesda High School Group | Wednesdays | 6:30 p.m. | Youth Room
The Bethesda High School Group meets on Wednesday evenings in the Youth Room. We have great conversations and fun games. The group is open to all youth in 9th-12th Grade. -
Sundays | 10:00 a.m. | In the Library
Pre-teens have a lot of questions about faith and life. Our Pre-Confirmation Class is designed to engage those questions in a fun and interactive way.
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Sundays | 10:00 a.m. | Tea House
The Bethesda Confirmation Class is open to all current 8th grade youth.Each week we will discuss a topic from the Episcopal faith, meet Bethesda parishioners who are active members of various Sunday ministries, and play fun learning games to tie everything together.
Participants are invited to be confirmed at the next bishop’s visitation in May.
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Sundays | 10:00 a.m. | Youth Room
Youth who are in 9th-12th Grade or have been confirmed are eligible to participate in a year-long project that will culminate with a week-long pilgrimage experience next summer.
Over the course of the year we will learn more about how we seek to serve Christ in others.
To learn more about Confirmation and upcoming classes, contact Susan Beebe at susan@bbts.org or (561) 655-4555 x105.