Confirmation at Christ Church
Our inspiring and educational Confirmation program prepares 8th grade students for the rite of Confirmation, a liturgy in which baptized Christians affirm their faith and make a mature, public commitment to a life in Christ. Open to all Christian denominations. 16 classes include community service, fun activities, and conversations about faith in a safe, inclusive atmosphere, where questions are not only accepted, but encouraged.
In early June, candidates for Confirmation will come before the Bishop to renew the promises that parents and godparents made on their behalf at their baptism.
OVERVIEW AND CURRICULUM
The goal of our Confirmation program is to deepen faith and be present with students as they progress on their journey toward spiritual maturity. The course will cover some basic elements of our common life in the church: the sacraments (with a special focus on Baptism and Holy Communion), the Bible, The Book of Common Prayer and the Anglican/Episcopal tradition, as well as an emphasis on Christian life within the church and in the world. Students are also required to complete a number of service hours within Christ Church Greenwich ministries.
The cost for the 2025-26 Confirmation program year is $250 per student and is due at the time of registration. Scholarships are available.
Classes are on Sundays 11:15 am - 12:15 pm in the Parish House unless otherwise noted.
Confirmation Class and Event Schedule 2025-26
Classes are on Sundays 11:15 am - 12:15 pm in the Parish House
September 21
Confirmation Orientation (with parents, in the Chapel)
11:15 am -12:15 pm
September 27
9 am - 1 pm Confirmation Retreat (Christ Church Campus)
September 28
Confirmation Class
October 5
Confirmation Class
October 18
NYC Retreat/ Breakfast Run
October 19
Confirmation Class
November 2
Confirmation Class
November 9
11:15 am- 1pm Packathon Community Service Day
Parish Hall
November 16
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Serving at the Harvest Dinner
Parish Hall
December 7 & 14
Confirmation Class
January 25
Confirmation Class
February 1, 22
Confirmation Class
March 1 & 29
Confirmation Class
April 19 & 26
Confirmation Class
May 3, 17 & 31
Confirmation Class
Co-Leaders:
Josh Barton, Director of Youth Ministry
Rev. Tim Hamlin, Associate Rector