Bible Verses for Confirmation & First Communion
Meaningful KJV scriptures for confirmation, first communion, and professing personal faith.
Confirmation is a solemn and joyful milestone in the Christian journey where a young person (or adult) publicly affirms the faith into which they were baptized. It is a moment of personal ownership — a declaration that the faith of their parents has become their own. In many traditions, confirmation involves study, mentorship, and a public profession of belief followed by prayer and the laying on of hands. These KJV scriptures provide the biblical foundation for this sacred rite and make meaningful additions to confirmation cards, gifts, and prayers.
Meaningful KJV scriptures for confirmation, first communion, and professing personal faith.
"Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest." — Joshua 1:9 (KJV)
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A 7-Day Confirmation Reading Pack
For a young person preparing for confirmation, and for their sponsor.
10 pages · US Letter · one verse and devotion prompt per day, writing space, the rest of the verse collection, and a closing prayer. No signup.
A 7-Day Confirmation Reading Pack
For a young person preparing for confirmation, and for their sponsor.
How to use this pack
- Read one page a day in the final week of preparation.
- Sponsors should answer the same prompts and compare notes.
- Bring day seven to the confirmation service.
- Day 1
Making faith your own
Joshua 1:9Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.Joshua 1:9 (KJV)
Prompt: Whose faith has carried you up to now, and what part of it have you actually decided for yourself?
The printed pack leaves writing space here.
- Day 2
Knowing what you believe
Philippians 4:13I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.Philippians 4:13 (KJV)
Prompt: Write the creed in your own words. Where do you get stuck? That is the honest place to start.
The printed pack leaves writing space here.
- Day 3
The Spirit's help
2 Timothy 1:7For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.2 Timothy 1:7 (KJV)
Prompt: The Comforter teaches and reminds. Where do you most need help you cannot manufacture?
The printed pack leaves writing space here.
- Day 4
Standing firm
Romans 10:9-10That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.Romans 10:9-10 (KJV)
Prompt: Where is it currently hardest to be known as a Christian — school, team, family, online?
The printed pack leaves writing space here.
- Day 5
Gifts to use
Proverbs 3:5-6Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.Proverbs 3:5-6 (KJV)
Prompt: What has God given you that could serve the church now, not in ten years?
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- Day 6
A rule of life
Galatians 2:20I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.Galatians 2:20 (KJV)
Prompt: Choose one habit — reading, prayer, service — that will still be true of you in a year.
The printed pack leaves writing space here.
- Day 7
Your confirmation verse
Ephesians 2:8-9For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast.Ephesians 2:8-9 (KJV)
Prompt: Pick the verse you want spoken over you and write down what you are asking God for through it.
The printed pack leaves writing space here.
Closing prayer
Holy Spirit, confirm in me the faith I have been taught. Make it mine, keep me steady when it costs something, and use me in your church. Amen.
Joshua 1:9
Courage for the journey ahead
"Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest."Read in context
Philippians 4:13
Strength through Christ
"I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me."Read in context
2 Timothy 1:7
The Spirit's gifts
"For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind."Read in context
Romans 10:9-10
The heart of confirmation
"That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation."Read in context
Proverbs 3:5-6
Trusting God's direction
"Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths."Read in context
Galatians 2:20
Living by faith
"I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me."Read in context
Ephesians 2:8-9
Salvation by grace through faith
"For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast."Read in context
1 Corinthians 11:24-25
The words of institution for communion
"And when he had given thanks, he brake it, and said, Take, eat: this is my body, which is broken for you: this do in remembrance of me. After the same manner also he took the cup, when he had supped, saying, This cup is the new testament in my blood: this do ye, as oft as ye drink it, in remembrance of me."Read in context
Hebrews 11:1
The definition of faith
"Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen."Read in context
Psalm 119:105
Scripture as a guide
"Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path."Read in context
Why These Verses Matter
Confirmation verses mark the transition from inherited faith to personal conviction. Joshua 24:15 challenges the confirmand to choose whom they will serve. 2 Timothy 1:7 equips them with confidence that God has given them 'a spirit of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.' These verses become spiritual landmarks that the confirmed believer can return to throughout their life.
How to Use These Verses
- •Romans 10:9-10 captures the essence of confirmation — ideal for church programs
- •Joshua 1:9 is the most popular confirmation card verse for encouragement
- •1 Corinthians 11:24-25 is fitting for first communion celebrations specifically
- •Hebrews 11:1 works well as a gift inscription or bookmark for the confirmand
- •Proverbs 3:5-6 is a timeless verse for young people beginning their faith journey
A Prayer for Confirmation Verses
"Almighty God, we celebrate this young servant who has claimed Thy promises as their own. Fill them with the Holy Spirit, strengthen their faith against every trial, and use them mightily for Thy kingdom. May they never depart from the truth they have professed today. In Jesus' name, Amen."
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