Pilgrimage 2010: Christian Formation | St. Paul's Cathedral in Oklahoma City

Everyone is invited to join our Pilgrimage 2010 series, a pilgrimage toward Christian Formation and Confirmation where we discuss St. Paul's history, how we worship and what we believe. Anyone new to the cathedral and anyone interested in deeper participation in the life of St. Paul's is invited to join us for this fourteen-week journey of study, worship and fellowship. If you have any questions please see a PDF of our Pilgrimage 2010 Class Schedule for more details or send an email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

What do Confirmation, Reaffirmation & Reception mean?

Nearly twenty centuries ago, the apostles laid hands on those who would follow them in the ministry of Christ and prayed for the gift of Holy Spirit to assist them in every way. That historical pattern continues in the Episcopal Church. In confirmation, the bishop through the laying on of hands and prayer entrusts the gift of the Holy Spirit to dwell with our Lord’s disciples today. Confirmation, Baptism, Reception, and Reaffirmation will take place at the Easter Vigil, on Holy Saturday, April 3, beginning at 7:00 pm.

As each person grows in the knowledge and love of the Lord, they are called by the Church to make a mature public affirmation of their faith. They are also called to commit themselves to the responsibilities of their Baptismal vows.

Those who have already received laying on of hands from a bishop in an apostolic tradition will be received into the Episcopal Church at the time of confirmation. Others who have been confirmed for some years, may desire to have their baptismal vows reaffirmed.