Whither common worship confirmation?
Through an examination of Anglican services of Confirmation, both historical and across the Communion, Phillip Tovey argues that there are unresolved tensions in Common Worship's provision. He argues that the case for exclusively episcopal confirmation is weakening. Bishops should focus more on...
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| Format: | Print Article |
| Language: | English |
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Trinity College
2005
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| In: |
Anvil
Year: 2005, Volume: 22, Issue: 4, Pages: 297-303 |
| Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains: | B
Confirmation
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| IxTheo Classification: | KDE Anglican Church RC Liturgy |
| Summary: | Through an examination of Anglican services of Confirmation, both historical and across the Communion, Phillip Tovey argues that there are unresolved tensions in Common Worship's provision. He argues that the case for exclusively episcopal confirmation is weakening. Bishops should focus more on mission and leading initiation of converts and we should let confirmation become a pastoral rite that could be led by a presbyter. |
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| ISSN: | 0969-7373 |
| Contains: | In: Anvil
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