***Anglicans/Episcopalians only*** Confirmation vs Reception

[RileyG]

First of all, I have a deep love for The Book of Common Prayer and have no desire to convert. I use it to supplement my prayer life.

If someone has already been confirmed by a bishop in another denomination (Catholic, Lutheran, Orthodox etc) it's my understanding Anglicans/Episcopalians won't confirm them again, but receive them into the Church via reception.

Does this apply to ALL denominations that have a rite or sacrament of confirmation? Such as UCC, Methodists, Presbyterians, Reformed etc

Peace

 

[seeking.IAM]

It does not apply to all denominations. I came over from the UMC and needed to be confirmed, not received.

 

[Philip_B]

First of all, I have a deep love for The Book of Common Prayer and have no desire to convert. I use it to supplement my prayer life.

If someone has already been confirmed by a bishop in another denomination (Catholic, Lutheran, Orthodox etc) it's my understanding Anglicans/Episcopalians won't confirm them again, but receive them into the Church via reception.

Does this apply to ALL denominations that have a rite or sacrament of confirmation? Such as UCC, Methodists, Presbyterians, Reformed etc

Peace

That is the general idea. There is a sense of it being a tradition which can reasonably demonstrate the Historic Episcopate.

 

[RileyG]

It does not apply to all denominations. I came over from the UMC and needed to be confirmed, not received.

Thanks for the info!

That is the general idea. There is a sense of it being a tradition which can reasonably demonstrate the Historic Episcopate.

Thanks for the response!

 

[PloverWing]

I think varies by bishop. Here's what I'm finding at the national church's website:

Baptized persons who have been members of another Christian fellowship and who wish to be affiliated with the Episcopal Church may make a public affirmation of their faith and commitment to the responsibilities of their baptism in the presence of a bishop. The bishop lays hands on each candidate for reception and says, “We recognize you as a member of the one holy catholic and apostolic Church, and we receive you into the fellowship of this Communion” (BCP, p. 418). Candidates for reception normally have made a mature commitment in another Christian fellowship. Some dioceses have reserved reception for those candidates who have previously received sacramental confirmation with laying on of hands by a bishop in apostolic succession.

Source: Reception (Christian Commitment)

 

[RileyG]

I think varies by bishop. Here's what I'm finding at the national church's website:



Source: Reception (Christian Commitment)

Interesting. Thanks for sharing.

 

[Shane R]

Key words: Apostolic Succession

So I was confirmed in the LCMS in 2011. They don't have an episcopate. When I pursued ordination some years later the bishop told me that was not going to be adequate and he gave me the rite of episcopal confirmation. But a lot of the ACNA is quite loosey-goosey with the rules and it really depends on the diocese and parish what the decision will be. The Episcopal Church tends to be quite timid about even asking those questions.