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38 Confirmed in the Cathedral

Confirmation candidates with Bishop Martin inside the West end of the CathedralAn incredible 38 candidates were confirmed by Bishop Martin in the Cathedral on the feast of Christ the King on Sunday. Eight of the candidates were also baptised during the service, while a further two people were baptised but not confirmed.

Bishop Martin confirms a candidate while others look onThe candidates came from 13 different parishes from across the Diocese. During the ceremony, they stated their decision to follow Christ, renouncing evil and repenting of their sins, professed their belief in God as Father, Son and Holy Spirit and then were confirmed by Bishop Martin, who reminded each candidate that they had been called by God before praying for them. 

Bishop Martin said:

"I was delighted to baptise and confirm so many people at the Cathedral on Sunday. They came from every corner of the Diocese, and it was wonderful to see people of every age and background declaring their faith in God, their desire to follow Jesus Christ as members of the Church of England, and make a difference in the world. The number of people coming forward for confirmation are increasing in the Diocese and I’m so grateful to clergy and lay ministers who help people to discover and grow in faith in this way." 

Congratulations to all the candidates. 

Full list of candidates:

Bishop Martin baptising a young boyCandidates for baptism only

  • Dario Luis Choi Vera Cruz - St Martin in the Cornmarket, Worcester
  • Herdya Choi Vera Cruz - St Martin in the Cornmarket, Worcester

Candidates for baptism and confirmation

  • Lewis Paul Kingston - St Anne, Bewdley
  • Henry Leslie Bestwick - St John, Bromsgrove
  • Yulite Tigere - St John, Bromsgrove
  • Amanda-Jayne Smith - Cradley Heath Community Link
  • Bethan Joy Sturgess - St Mary & All Saints, Kidderminster
  • Dugerio Choi Vera Cruz - St Martin in the Cornmarket, Worcester

Candidates for confirmationConfirmation candidates standing in two semi circles at the front of the cathedral

  • Emerald Kamsirwchukwu Nwelue - St John, Bromsgrove
  • Michella Chizaram Nwelue - St John, Bromsgrove
  • Amarachi Mitchell - St John, Bromsgrove
  • Faustyna Popkiewicz - St John, Bromsgrove
  • Scott Martin Toogood - St John, Bromsgrove
  • Timothy Arthur Bufton - St Peter, Cookley
  • Lesa Gajsler - St Peter, Cookley
  • Owen Craig Hill - St Peter, Cradley
  • Tanya Maria Hill - St Peter, Cradley
  • Jessie Elsie Morgan - St Peter, Cradley
  • Jamie Lee Rose - St Peter, Cradley
  • Stacey Marie Rose - St Peter, Cradley
  • Bobby William Rose - St Peter, Cradley
  • Charlie James Rose - St Peter, Cradley
  • Layla Mai Louise Turner - St Peter, CradleyConfirmation candidates from Halas parish standing with Mother Victoria and Bishop Martin
  • Samuel James Turner - St Peter, Cradley
  • Isaac While - St Peter, Cradley
  • Gary Dennis Raymond Ives - Cradley Heath Community Link
  • Linda Clare Taylor - St Barnabas, Drakes Broughton
  • Sandra Louise Robinson - St Mary & All Saints, Hampton Lovett
  • Ryan Pryce - St Margaret of Antioch, Hasbury
  • Kate Hemingborough - St Margaret of Antioch, Hasbury
  • Emily Amanda Hemingborough - St Margaret of Antioch, Hasbury
  • Harry Michael Hemingborough - St Margaret of Antioch, Hasbury
  • Barbara May Hemmings - St Margaret of Antioch, Hasbury
  • Joshua Michael Slater - St George, Kidderminster
  • Stephanie Margaret Box - Christ Church, Quarry Bank
  • Anthony William Mason - Christ Church, Quarry Bank
  • Sarah Jane Irene - Christ Church, Quarry Bank
  • Jacqueline Amanda Sparry - Christ Church, Quarry Bank
  • Taban Alex Julius Emmanuel - St Stephen, Redditch

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Published: 25th November 2024
Page last updated: Monday 25th November 2024 7:53 PM

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