A confirmation service was held on 10th April 2016 at St Mary's Church on Tristan da Cunha.

Confirmation Service held in St Mary's Church on 10th April 2016

conducted by the Bishop of Table Bay Garth Counsell and Reverend Denzall Snell.

Report and photos from Shirley Squibb
This special service during the important visit of Bishop Garth Counsell to Tristan da Cunha consisted of the confirmation of twelve children, the first communion of three children and a special surprise presentation of certificates to Lars and Eddie for their long service to the church. The family and friends visited the children after the service at their homes to celebrate.

Left: Bishop of Table Bay Garth Counsell leading the service with Reverend Denzall Snell alongside.
Above: The Bishop addressing the children.

Above: Confirmation and First Communion children with their families

Left: Children being confirmed by Bishop Garth

Above and left: First Communion children and their parents.

A special feature of the service was a surprise presentation of certificates to Lars Repetto and Eddie Rogers for their long service to St Mary's Anglican Church as Lay Ministers, often without the support of a resident priest.

The photo shows Bishop Garth presenting these certificates to Eddie and Lars (shown right).

 

First Communion Children Left to right - Lucas Swain, Katie & Aiden Repetto

The group of children who were confirmed with Bishop Garth Counsell and Rev Denzall Snell: Left to right -

Back Row: Chloe Glass, Randall Repetto, Leo Glass, Callum Green, Bishop Garth Counsell, Janice Green, Kaitlyn Hagan, Rhyanna Swain, Rev. Denzall Snell, Jade Repetto, Julie Green.

Front Row: Nathan Swain, Dylan Green and Chantelle Repetto

Families of those confirmed held a celebration lunch in their homes for wider family and friends to celebrate the special day.

 

Photo shows a typical buffet table of snacks served to guests after the service.