“What do we teach? How do we teach it? And what do we do?” – John Wesley

No one is born a Christian. One becomes a Christian by becoming a part of a community with a distinctive way of life involving definite ethical and creedal commitments. What is Confirmation? In the United Methodist Church, confirmation marks the first time a baptized Christian publicly ‘confirms’ their intention to live the vows of the baptismal and membership covenants and becomes a professing member of the local congregation and The United Methodist Church. – The People of The United Methodist Church

Confirmation symbolizes a personal profession of faith and a realization that one is committed to one's faith development.