Youth Formation
Our children are not only the future of the church, they are the church. They must be equipped to grow in their faith and to sow goodness in a spiritually hungry world. Our goal for this ministry is to help children and youth find their place in the church and see that their presence is vital here. We look forward to build upon the work that has already been done to welcome young people and families into the life of the church.
Youth Service Project
1st Sunday of month 11:30am-2:30pm
Youth Room/Christ Church Cathedral
- Meet in the Youth Guild Room for a quick lunch
- Travel with adult leaders to the Christ Church Cathedral
- We will serve lunch at the Cathedral to the homeless community alongside other members of the church. This community belongs to a group called the Queen City Street Choir which is comprised of approximately 80 singers. The men and women come to the church for a meal and then practice with the choir. They perform several times a year around the city.
- We will then return to St. Thomas around 2:30pm
Youth Formation
2nd Sunday of month 11:30am-1:30pm
Youth Room/Guild Room
- Meet in the Conference Room for lunch and Fellowship
- Move to the Youth Room for active discussion and activities
- This year Father Darren will be introducing a new chapter each week from the movie “A Case for Love”.
- This is a safe way to ask questions and support each other in today’s difficult world.You will be asked and encouraged to bring your authentic self to a group of your peers.
Confirmation
The sacramental rite in which the candidates “express a mature commitment to Christ, and receive strength from the Holy Spirit through prayer and the laying on of hands by a bishop” (BCP, p. 860). Those who were baptized at an early age and those baptized as adults without laying on of hands by a bishop are expected to make a mature public affirmation of their faith, recommit themselves to the responsibilities of their baptism, and receive laying on of hands by a bishop (BCP, p. 412).
Confirmation, Reception, and Reaffirmation are rooted in the baptismal covenant. Confirmation/Reception/Reaffirmation may be done at the service of Holy Baptism or at the Easter Vigil when a bishop is present (BCP, pp. 292, 309-310). When there is no baptism, the entrance rite for Confirmation/Reception/Reaffirmation follows the entrance rite for baptism (BCP, p. 413). Candidates for Confirmation, Reception, and Reaffirmation are presented in separate groups by their presenters. Candidates may have individual presenters who will support them in their Christian life by prayer and example. It is not necessary that the presenters be members of the clergy. The candidates reaffirm their renunciation of evil, and renew their commitment to Jesus Christ. They reaffirm the promises made by them or for them at the time of baptism.
