Confirmations are often seen as an rite of passage out of the Church of England for unwilling teenagers soon to become more interested in socialising and sport.
But one diocese is experiencing an uptick in interest after it introduced rock-climbing, film sessions and baking bread into its classes.
The Rt Revd Dr Edward Condry, Bishop of Ramsbury, has been spearheading a project to increase the number of confirmation ceremonies, and believes it could be key to a revival.
Read it all and please also see this article on the diocesan website.