A Confirmation Program for Small Episcopal Parishes
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Author
Good, Elizabeth
Date
2010
Degree
Master of Arts in Pastoral Theology
Abstract
Members of the WMBAQ steering committee met in theological reflection to
discuss what they felt should be included as part of a confirmation program; the results of
this reflection are in Chapter Two. Of course, they weren't starting with a totally blank
slate — the Book of Common Prayer contains a brief, 18-page catechism, called “An
Outline of the Faith,” which is basically a commentary on the creeds. In addition, the
Diocese of Massachusetts has published documents that indicate what the bishops would
like to see covered in confirmation courses. I was part of the WMBQ steering committee
at the time and was asked to develop the outline for a program that could be used by
WMBAQ in preparing young people for confirmation. This project is my response to that
request.