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In a word, nothing. It is a completely voluntary public expression of a "mature commitment to Christ," according to "An Episcopal Dictionary of the Church."
In the Episcopal Church, confirmation is no longer seen as the completion of Christian initiation nor is confirmation a prerequisite for receiving communion, the book says.
In most dioceses, to be considered a member in good standing of a congregation, one need only be 16 years of age, be "duly enrolled" in the parish's registry, attend services regularly and make "stated contributions of record" to the congregation.
Jim DeLa
Director of Communications
Episcopal Diocese of Southwest Florida
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What has the author Spencer Miller written?
Spencer Miller has written: 'The Church must decide' -- subject(s): Church and social problems, Episcopal Church
Why do you repeat your baptismal vows at confirmation?
Baptism makes a complete change in a person's soul making them into a child of God who can worthily praise God and make it to heaven. That change happens even if the child is an infant and does nothing himself. Once one is older one must sort of "claim" their baptism and live according to the promises that were made at that time. So, in a very real way, renewing one's baptism would be making the graces received real in the present. Everyone at Mass renews their Baptism at Easter as the priest leads them thorough the questions and answers from baptism and then sprinkles them with the new holy water.
When did the church decide that woman have souls?
The Church has never denied that women have souls.
How do you terminate pregnancy once it is confirmed?
By medicine or surgery. The doctor will decide based on how far along you are.
Why did many Englishmen oppose the Anglican church a decide to leave the country?
because they didn't want the Anglican church to be the official church
What to do when your ex asks you to go to church?
Decide to go or not go
Can a child be confirmed in a Catholic Church against his parent's wishes?
In the normal course of events, a child may never be confirmed if there is not a reasonable hope that he will be raised in the Catholic faith. However, in the West, confirmation is normally given to children over the age of twelve, except in exceptional circumstances or in the eastern Rites. So a child over the age of twelve should be able to decide for himself whether or not he wants to be confirmed. The final decision would be up to the pastor or the local bishop.
Is it a felony to steal property from a church?
YES but the church can decide on if you will go to Jail or not, most likely you be going to the slammer.
What is a system of a government where the people decide what happens?
Legislation
Why is the church as a means to faith important?
Because humans say it is. A church is just another building that people decide to glorify.
Iwant to start an after school program at my church what do i need to do?
Ask the church for premission and decide ont he topic or activities you want to do.
What happens when you have two places to be at once?
You have to decide which place to go.
