Maria David
THE Anglican St Patrick Church in Ongwediva will host its first-ever sacrament of confirmation on the 1st of September 2024.
About 60 candidates will be confirmed on the first Sunday of September, marking a significant moment in the history of the Anglican St Patrick Church.
The church was established in 2010 and initially operated at the Gabriel Taapopi Secondary School hall before moving to its current location in Ongwediva.
Church priest Taarah Shalyefu indicated that Bishop Patrick Djuulume will conduct the confirmation ceremony.
According to Shalyefu, they expect about 300 people to attend the service, as it is a major event for the church. He explained that confirmation is an important stage where believers affirm the vows made on their behalf during baptism by those who witnessed the sacrament.
“In the Anglican and Roman Catholic churches, confirmation is also a sacrament. We have seven sacraments, with the two main ones being baptism and the Eucharist, while the other five are considered additional,” he said.
He invited people from all walks of life to attend the service, stating that it will be one to remember.
