At what age are children confirmed?

Because the middle school years (6th-8th grades) are when young people begin to move from concrete thinking to abstract thinking, that is when most people begin to make lifelong faith decisions.

However, not everyone is ready for such a decision at this time in life and a few are ready even before 6th grade. Also, during these middle school years youth are seeking a sense of belonging. Belonging to the community of faith is an appropriate response to that developmental task.

Do adults take confirmation classes?

In some churches, adults prepare for baptism and membership in small group settings, such as an orientation or new member class.  These adult classes may focus on the history and beliefs of The United Methodist Church and the work of that local congregation.


Can you be confirmed twice?

If a person has been confirmed, then they are members of the church and have made their profession of faith. Certainly a pastor and church can urge that anyone coming to the local church to become a member participates in an orientation to the new local church. However, when anyone becomes a professing member of a local church, he or she is a professing member of The United Methodist Church and of the universal church of Jesus Christ. No further ritual action is required, except for reception in the local church pledging to support it with their prayers, presence, gifts and service.