Confirmation
When youth are ready to begin looking deeper into their faith, we provide an opportunity for growth and community building. During their 6th, 7th, & 8th grade years adolescents may participate in the confirmation program in order to prepare for their affirmation of baptism (a ceremony in which youth make a public statement of faith). Small groups of 3-6 kids are matched with an adult guide as they explore life within the body of Christ. The program meets Wednesdays from 7:00-8:30 pm & consists of large group presentations, small group discussion, service & fellowship events. Each year we learn about two of the Marks of Discipleship.
During the 2011-12 school year we will be exploring what it is that we do when we gather as a community for worship. We begin with a look at different ways to worship recorded in the Bible and then compare that with what we do today in our own setting. In the spring we will learn what it means to Serve others and how God has created and gifted each of to serve in a special way.
At the end of three years of Confirmation Class each student picks a Christian adult who will be a Mentor. The student and Mentor meet four times over the course of the summer to talk about faith as it relates to family, work and life in general. Then in the fall the 9th grade class goes on a weekend retreat to EWALU to begin working on a faith statement that will be published on the day of their confirmation.
If you have questions about the Confirmation Program at Resurrection please contact Pastor Kevin
Click here for a printable PDF version of the 2011-12 Confirmation Schedule
2011-12 Confirmation Schedule – 6th, 7th & 8th grade
August
31 – New Student Orientation (for 6th graders and new confirmation students & parents)
September
07 – Large Group Lesson #1 – Getting Acquainted & Intro to Worship
14 – Small Group Gathering
21 – Large Group Lesson #2: From Stone Altars to a Tent
28 – Family Night: No Confirmation
October
05 – Large Group Lesson #3: FromTempleto Spirit & Truth
12 – Small Group Gathering
19 – Large Group Lesson #4: The Language of Worship
26 – Family Night: No Confirmation
November
02 – Large Group Lesson #5: Prayer & Praise
09 – Small Group Gathering
16 – Large Group Lesson #6: Memory & Proclamation
23 – Thanksgiving Eve: No Confirmation
30 – Family Night: No Confirmation
December
07 – Large Group Lesson #7: Baptism
14 – Small Group Gathering:
21 – Winter Break: No Confirmation
28 – Winter Break: No Confirmation
January
04 – Large Group Lesson #8: Communion
11 – Small Group Gathering
18 – Large Group Lesson #9: Giving, Service & Sacrifice
25 – Family Night: No Confirmation
February
01 – Large Group: Lesson #10: How to Locate a Life; Personality Types
08 – Small Group Gathering
15 – Large Group: Lesson #11: Fitting Into God’s Plan; Spiritual & Life Gifts
22 – Ash Wednesday
29 – Lenten Worship
March
07 – Lenten Worship
14 – Lenten Worship
21 – Lenten Worship
28 – Lenten Worship
April
04 – Holy Week – Worship Opportunities Thursday & Friday
11 – Family Night: No Confirmation
18 – Large Group Lesson #12: Finding My Place; Values & Passions
25 – Small Group Gathering
May
02 – Large Group Lesson #13: Ask Pastor Night
09 – Small Group Gathering
16 – Large Group Lesson #14: Make-up night for weather cancellations
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