Confirmation
“In the course of their Christian development, those baptized at an early age are expected, when they are ready and have been duly prepared, to make a mature and public affirmation of their faith and commitment to the responsibilities of their Baptism and to receive the laying on of hands by the bishop.” – Book of Common Prayer, p. 412
2025 Confirmation Services
All services will be live streamed. Registration for Spring 2025 Confirmation services will open at 9 AM Thursday, January 2, 2025.
- Saturday, April 26, 10 AM – Trinity & St. Philip’s Cathedral Newark
- Saturday, May 3, 10 AM – St. Elizabeth’s, Ridgewood
- Saturday, May 10, 10 AM – Christ Church, Newton
- Saturday, May 31, 10 AM – Church of the Saviour, Denville
- Tuesday, June 3, 7 PM – Christ Church, Short Hills
- Saturday, June 7, 10 AM – St. Luke’s, Haworth
2025 Confirmation Retreats
Adult Candidates Pre-Confirmation Dinner and Discussion with Bishop Hughes
Tuesday, March 25, 7 PM
This gathering a quiet, small-group setting will enable adult candidates to build on their faith journey to confirmation, reception and/or reaffirmation.
Youth Confirmation Retreat
Saturday, March 29, 9 AM
All youth candidates are strongly urged to attend our Confirmation Retreat. The event usually includes group-building games and activities, worship and an opportunity to meet in small groups with Bishop Hughes.
Confirmation Photos
Official photos from Confirmation services since 2019 are available to download from the Diocese of Newark’s Flickr account.
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