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XXXXX YOUNG PEOPLE ARE CONFIRMED AT LANCASHIRE CHURCH

The Bishop of Blackburn/Burnley/Lancaster (delete as appropriate), the XXX Rt Rev. NAME XXXX, confirmed XXX young people and XXX adults at a special Confirmation Service in XXXXX name of church XXXXX this week.

Candidates for Confirmation came from XXXXXXnames of churchesXXXXXXX.

The church was filled with family and friends of those who were confirmed, and the Bishop was assisted by XXXXXXX Area Dean and any local clergy and local Readers who may have taken part in service XXXXXXX.

The service was followed by refreshments as the candidates and their families celebrated with church officials.

THE QUOTE WHICH FOLLOWS HAS BEEN APPROVED FOR USE AND CAN BE USED BY ALL PARISHES AND ATTRIBUTED TO ANY BISHOP.

Speaking after the service Bishop XXXXX said: “I was privileged to be able to pray for and confirm XX young people and XX adults and it was exciting to witness so many taking this important step of faith together.

“As part of our Vision 2026: Healthy Churches Transforming Communities we seek to make disciples for Jesus. In our Diocese in Lancashire we have one of the highest confirmation rates in the Church of England.

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“Between 2011 and 2017 inclusive we have confirmed around 7000 candidates and have been in the top five Dioceses for total number of candidates.

“I look forward to many more joyous confirmation services like this one in the future.”

Rev. XXXX added: “xxxxxx Add a local clergy person’s quote here if you want to xxxxxx.”

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