Confirmation
Confirmation is the completion of Christian initiation which begins with Baptism. When we are confirmed, we have the opportunity to affirm those promises which, very often, were rightly made on our behalf. In Confirmation God the Holy Spirit confirms our participation in the life of his Church and blesses us so that we can live that life more faithfully and fully.
Confirmation is offered to adults at any time in their adult life following a course of preparation, usually with a small group of other candidates. Teenagers may also choose to be confirmed; they too will engage in a course of preparation.
The next service of Confirmation will be at St Mary-on-Paddington Green at 11.00am on Sunday 8th June 2025 (the Feast of Pentecost).
Please speak with the Vicar or Fr Andrew if you are interested in being confirmed or would like to know more about it.
Forms you may need
If you are interested in this service, please download these forms and return to the Parish Office either by hand, or by post.
First Communion
First communion is normally offered to children in Year 3 after a course of preparation which takes place at our parish school. If your child does not attend St Saviour’s School then separate arrangements can be made. Please speak with the Vicar or Fr Andrew or the Parish Office.
The next service for First Communion will be held at the Feast of Corpus Christi at St Saviour’s Church on Sunday 22nd June 2025.
During the Confirmation Service
The Bishop will encourage those to be confirmed and ask them to renew the vows which were made when they were baptized
He will pray for them, that they will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit in their lives
He will lay his hands on the head of each person with the words “Confirm, O Lord, your servant, with your Holy Spirit”
He will anoint each person with the sacred Oil of Chrism with the words: “Be sealed with the Holy Spirit”
He will hand a candle to each person to remind them of the continuing light of Christ in their lives.
Need to get in touch?
There is no fee for Confirmation. If you are interested in Confirmation for yourself or your child please download this form or contact Karen Peakman (Parish Administrator) on 020 7723 7266.
