People who have been baptised may be
confirmed provided they are old enough to renew for themselves the
promises made for them at their baptism by their parents and
godparents.
The bishop presides at the service and
will use the opportunity of the sermon to talk to the candidates about
the responsibilities of adult Christian life and they will then make
their public profession of faith. During the service the bishop
prays that the Holy Spirit will come upon those who are to be confirmed.
They kneel before the bishop, who lays his hands on the head of each,
saying:
Confirm, O Lord, your servant with
your Holy Spirit.
