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Ds is getting confirmed on Sunday

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Enko · 08/03/2017 19:00

I wanted to share it somewhere that people would get how big and wonderful a experience this is. Most look at me a bit odd.

I am from Denmark and it is a huge big deal to get confirmed over there. Big huge parties and lots of cards presents. We are doing a bit of a mix of Danish and British traditions so going out for a meal but just family and 1 of his Godmothers (the other is sadly not well enough to make it and Godfather is in Australia now)

I am just really looking forward to seeing him in church and reaffirming his faith. He is the first of my children to have chosen to do this. 1 is considering it and the other 2 wont go there..

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BackforGood · 08/03/2017 19:13

I get you Enko. I was very proud of my ds and dd1 when they chose to stand up in front of the public at large and commit to their faith, having examined it and thought about it for some time. It was a lovely service and quite a few of us went out to lunch afterwards. I hope you have as lovely a day as we did Smile

Abrahamkin · 08/03/2017 20:00

COngratulations to your son! And especially that you are prioritising what confirmation really means! Most of the children I know here (I'm in DK too) mainly get confirmed for the money/gifts, which I find sad.

nottakenpersonally · 08/03/2017 20:01

How exciting! Congratulations.

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Enko · 08/03/2017 22:31

We are in the UK so I actually think it takes on a deeper meaning when they chose to do so. Though for me when I was confirmed it was very much a spiritual thing. I had really not considered presents at all (did not come from a well to do family so didnt think I would get much - I was very spoilt though and that part was lovely but really more a extra than the main event for me)

I am really looking forward to it.

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EddSimcox · 08/03/2017 22:34

That is really great Enko.

Sadly my DC show no interest at all in my faith, so I'm a bit envious!

sadandanxious · 09/03/2017 09:51

That's fantastic Enko Grin how old is your DS?

It's so wonderful you're prioritising what it actually means, like Abrahamkin says. I remember when I was confirmed I was the only adult, the others were all between 11 and 10 and 12. Most of them were only getting confirmed because their parents pushed them too, it was quite sad really. I think it's fantastic you're allowing them to choose for themselves.

I hope you have a wonderful day Flowers

shitgibbon · 10/03/2017 04:26

Congratulations to your son! This is a huge moment for him and I'm so pleased to hear that he has chosen to follow Jesus. It means so much more when it is a personal choice, and I hope that his relationship with God will continue give him fulfillment and guidance throughout his life.

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Enko · 10/03/2017 19:23

He is 15 so old enough to get this is a serious decision to make. His best friend is also getting confirmed and oddly dd3s best friend too. I have never discussed with any of my 4 if they wished to get confirmed he si ply came one day and told me he had arranged to go to lessons to be confirmed. Really very proud of him for doong so. Dd1 is considering it i have said wait 1 year mostly because i want her to feel certain with the choice.

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sadandanxious · 15/03/2017 20:25

Hi Enko how did the confirmation go? I hope you all had a lovely day.

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