In Confirmation, baptized Christians make an adult profession of the Christian faith and receive strength for Christian life from the Holy Spirit through prayer and through the Bishop’s laying on of hands. Confirmation typically requires preparation through instruction; this is true for both adolescent and adult confirmands. Anyone interested in being confirmed should contact the Rector to set up times for instruction

The Rite of Reconciliation (The Book of Common Prayer, page 447) provides for private and personal confession and absolution along with one-on-one spiritual advice and counsel. Anything shared within the context of the Rite of Reconciliation is under the seal of the confessional, that is, the content will not be revealed to or discussed with others. The Rite of Reconciliation is available to all who desire it and is not restricted to particular times or seasons. Many people, however, find it especially helpful during Advent
and Lent and other times of special spiritual preparation. Those interested in the Rite of Reconciliation should contact the Rector.

Anointing the sick with oil (Unction), or the laying on of hands, is the rite by which God’s grace is given for the healing of spirit, body, and mind. Thus, when clergy visit the sick, they routinely pray for the sick and lay hands upon them, with or without the use of holy oil. People in many different situations find it helpful to be anointed and to receive the laying on of hands. Some of these situations are: dealing with chronic conditions affecting spirit, body or mind; dealing with one’s own physical illness or the physical illness of a loved one; preparing to undergo surgery or other medical treatment, or recuperating from the same. Those wanting to receive anointing and the laying on of hands should contact the Rector.