Confirmations
last updated on: 12th Dec 2011
This page includes details of the Confirmation services for 2012. The diocesan guidance notes for host incumbents can be found here, and the confirmation return form here
I am pleased to be able to inform you of the dates for the Confirmation services in 2012. After consultation with the Cathedral and Area Deans I have agreed the dates and venues below. I would be grateful if you could share the contents of this letter with clergy and lay colleagues as you see fit. Bishop Christopher and I will each take our share of the confirmations.
Feb 19th 4.00pm Akeley East (Swithland) +Tim
Easter Day 6.00am Cathedral +Tim
22nd April 4.00pm Sparkenhoe West (Sapcote) +Christopher
Tues 8th May 7.30pm Goscote (Rothley) +Christopher
Thurs 10th May 7.30pm Sparkenhoe East +Christopher
29th April 4.00pm Framland +Christopher
Thurs 26th April 6.30pm Billesdon (for school) +Christopher
Wed 25th April 7.30pm Gartree I & II +Christopher
April 27th 7.00pm Leicester Grammar School +Christopher
Wed 30 May 7.30pm N W Leicester +Tim
Sun 13th May 4.00pm Guthlaxton (Enderby) +Christopher
Tues 10th July 7.30pm Cathedral +Christopher
Tues 18th Sept 7.30pm City (St Peter Highfields) +Christopher
Tues 2nd Oct 7.30pm Goscote (Birstall) +Christopher
Mon 15 Oct 7.30pm Guthlaxton +Tim
Tues. 23rd Oct 7.30pm Gartree I & II +Christopher
Sun Oct 28th 6.00pm Framland +Tim
Oct 28th 4.00pm Akeley East +Christopher
Wed 7 Nov 7.30pm Sparkenhoe East +Tim
Thurs 1st Nov 7.30pm Sparkenhoe West +Christopher
Tues 20th Nov 7.30pm N W Leicester +Christopher
Nov 25th 4.00pm Cathedral +Christopher
We will be holding a celebration day for all the newly confirmed in the Cathedral on June 16th next year starting at 10am. This will provide an opportunity for the Bishops and colleagues to meet with those confirmed in the last year since May 2011, to continue the journey of the faith as we learn, worship and pray together. Throughout this last year all those confirmed should have received an invitation to the event, and in the New Year, Canon Mike Harrison will be announcing plans for the service.
May I remind you that I expect all incumbents to give confirmation candidates adequate preparation. The names of candidates should be supplied to the host incumbent in plenty of time to allow for the planning and coordination of the service to be concluded with my office. Where a specific church is not indicated above, please contact the Area Dean of the relevant deanery to identify where the service will be held.
Incumbents should ensure that their registers, forms, certificates and any gifts are in the vestry at least 30 minutes before the start of the service for me or Bishop Christopher to sign. Detailed notes for those hosting or preparing candidates for a confirmation service can be found on this page, or from my office.
All initial enquiries, including requests for confirmation services, should be made through my Chaplain Mike Smith. If a service has already been booked with me, to confirm a venue, time or service details, please liaise with the relevant Bishop’s office. In my office please contact my Chaplain, the Revd Mike Smith, on 0116-270-3390 or mike.smith@leccofe.org. For Bishop Christopher, please contact Carol Gibbons on 0116-248-7411 or carol.gibbons@leccofe.org.
With warmest good wishes,
As ever,
+Tim
