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Confirmation is the rite in which a baptized person expresses a mature commitment to Christ, and receives strength from the Holy Spirit through prayer and the laying on of hands by a bishop.

St. Andrew's offers Confirmation/Inquirer's Classes for those baptized at an early age who are ready to make a public affirmation of their faith, for those who are considering joining the Episcopal Church, for those who are returning to the Episcopal Church, and for those who would like to deepen their faith and learn more about their Episcopal heritage.

In recent years within the Diocese of Massachusetts, the Service of Confirmation takes place on a Deanery basis (a deanery is a geographical subdivision of a diocese), generally in the late spring. Confirmation classes at St. Andrew's begin in late winter or early spring. 

Individual instruction and spiritual guidance are also available to those who wish them, at any time.

Please contact us for additional information about Confirmation.

In the Episcopal Church, Holy Matrimony is understood to be a physical and spiritual union entered into within the community of faith, by mutual consent of heart, mind, and will, and with the intent that it be lifelong.

We welcome those who wish to be married at St. Andrew's . We do require two month's notice prior to a wedding. At least one of the parties must be a baptized Christian and premarital counseling is required by the Canons of the Episcopal Church. In the case of a divorced person who wishes to remarry, permission from the Bishop is required. Under no circumstances should any announcement of a wedding at St. Andrew's be made until the couple has had an interview with the priest and has received the priest's consent to officiate.

Read the Lessons appointed for use at the Celebration and Blessing of a Marriage in the Episcopal Church.

Read our information about fee structures to learn about the fees for Weddings and Celebrations at St. Andrew's.

Please contact us for additional information about Weddings and other Celebrations.