On Sunday 20th November I was given the opportunity to be confirmed. This was an amazing, once in a lifetime experience that I will never forget!
Along with my brother and two others, I had attended a few preparation sessions accompanied by Catherine and Ian. They made the sessions very informative yet super fun. I learnt a lot about Christianity, along with learning about myself and the others. We covered many topics including The Lord’s Prayer and Baptism.
When the day of the ceremony arrived, I was quite nervous but excited. It was really heart-warming to see everyone supporting and encouraging me in the decision I was about to take. The ceremony began with some hymns and readings. After this we were asked to explain why we had chosen to be confirmed and if there was anyone who had influenced our decision. I mentioned that my godparents had had a big influence on my decision to be confirmed. I chose to be confirmed, supported by my family, my godparents and the church, to continue the journey of being a Christian.
We were then confirmed by the Bishop; this involved him a making a cross on our head and giving us his blessing. After this, we had our first Holy Communion and this was a very special experience, to have a one-to-one connection with God.
Following the service, we proceeded to the church hall to be greeted by a HUGE cake and coffee. The cake went down very well – it was delicious!
On behalf of myself, and I’m sure the other candidates, I would love to say a massive thank you to Ian, Catherine, the church team and Bishop Frank Sargeant. The day would not have been possible without you.
Flossie Bird (aged 13)