Seven Confirmed at Ripon Cathedral: A Day of Faith, Joy, and Commitment
Today, Sunday 1st June, was a truly special day in the life of Christ Church as seven members of our congregation made their confirmation vows at a moving service held at the stunning Ripon Cathedral, presided over by Bishop Nick Baines, Bishop of Leeds.
Among those confirmed were three adults – Rebecca, Malcolm, and Rhys – and four children – Rosie, Tabatha, Neo, and Hayley. Each one has spent time preparing spiritually for this important step in their journey of faith, and it was a joy to witness them publicly affirm their commitment to Christ in such a sacred and historic setting.
Our entire Christ Church family has been holding these candidates in prayer over the past few weeks, and many made the journey to Ripon to support them in person, creating a real sense of community and shared celebration.
Revd. Tommy, who has led the group through their preparation, shared his joy at the service:
“It has been a real privilege to walk alongside each of our candidates in the weeks leading up to today. Confirmation is not the end of a journey but the start of a new chapter in faith, and I pray they continue to grow in courage, compassion, and love as disciples of Christ. Ripon Cathedral provided a stunning and holy setting for this special day – and I’m incredibly proud of each one of them.”
We give thanks for this special milestone in the lives of our newly confirmed and look forward to seeing how their faith continues to flourish within our church family
