Confirmation season is underway!
We’re delighted to announce that Down and Dromore’s 2024 Confirmation season is underway with 30 candidates confirmed at services in Magheralin and Seapatrick, Banbridge.
This year’s theme is The Shepherd King. Bishop David will be preaching on Psalm 23 and the New Testament reading is John 10:1–15
Where possible, the bishop meets with the candidates, their families and sponsors beforehand and during the service we hear some personal testimony from at least one candidate.
Josh Thornbury will be on hand, supporting the parishes as they celebrate this milestone in the lives of their young people. The confirmees will all receive gift bags and afterwards, the whole congregation is invited for desserts (supplied by the parish). DDYC will bring a donut wall, popcorn machine and a pick and mix station to the party!
Offerings collected at Confirmation Services go to the Diocesan Bishop’s Ministry Fund and are used to support the faith development of young people in our churches through Confirmation.
The next confirmation service will be hosted by St Columba’s, Knock on Sunday 19 May at 3.00pm and the season will last until Sunday 24 November.
Please pray for all those who have been or will be confirmed this year.