Concerning the Service

*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 public affirmation of their faith and commitment to the 
responsibilities of their Baptism and to receive the laying on of hands 
by the bishop.*

*Those baptized as adults, unless baptized with laying on of hands by a 
bishop, are also expected to make a public affirmation of their faith 
and commitment to the responsibilities of their Baptism in the presence 
of a bishop and to receive the laying on of hands.*

*When there is no Baptism, the rites of Confirmation, Reception, and the 
Reaffirmation of Baptismal Vows are administered in the following form.*

*If desired, the hymn Gloria in excelsis may be sung immediately after 
the opening versicles and before the salutation, The Lord be with you."*

*The Nicene Creed is not used at this service.*

*It is appropriate that the oblations of bread and wine be presented by 
persons newly confirmed.*