Confirmation

with forms for Reception and for

the Reaffirmation of Baptismal Vows


*A hymn, psalm, or anthem may be sung*

*The people standing, the Bishop says*

Blessed by God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. 

*People*  And blessed be his kingdom, now and for ever.  Amen.


*In place of the above, from Easter Day through the Day of Pentecost*

Alleluia.  Christ is risen.

*People*  The Lord is risen indeed.  Alleluia.


*In Lent and on other penitential occasions*

*Bishop*  Bless the Lord who forgives all our sins.

*People*  His mercy endures for ever.


*The Bishop then continues*

There is one Body and one Spirit;

*People*  There is one hope in God's call to us;

*Bishop*  One Lord, one Faith, one Baptism;

*People*  One God and Father of all.

*Bishop*  The Lord be with you.

*People*  And also with you.

*Bishop*  Let us pray.