Confirmation

In response to the reality that the modern church has been losing its young people, we began a new model for Confirmation ministry in 2010.

Rather than a two or three-year weekly preparation for Confirmation, we offer a ministry which provides 3-5 weeks of instruction each year beginning in the 4th grade and lasting through the 12th grade. 

 

CONFIRMATION INFORMATION FOR 2024/2025

Letter sent to Parents/Mentors

 

Dear Confirmation Students, Parents, and Mentors

Thank you for your continued commitment to developing your faith through Confirmation!

Our classes for each age range will be held on the following dates:

4^th & 5^th Grades                                    6^th & 8^th Grades                                    9^th – 12^th Grades

October 23^rd                                              September 11^th                                     January 8^th

October 30^th                                              September 18^th                                     January 15^th

November 6^th                                            September 25^th                                     January 22^nd

November 13^th                                          October 2^nd                                           January 29^th

                                                                  October 9^th                                            February 5^th

 

Each Wednesday, we will hold class from 6:30-7:30pm in the Fellowship Hall. We are not planning to serve a meal at this time, so please be on time for class beginning at 6:30pm.

 

It is important that you make every effort to attend and participate in these classes. These efforts show that you prioritize faith education and formation for your family.

 

Other notes for Confirmation this year include:

1.     Please make sure that at least one friendly adult (a mentor or parent) is present with each child for each class. We aren’t assigning specific mentor and parent nights this year, as I know schedules can change from week to week. The important part is that a friendly adult is there to support each student in class each week.

2.     All 5th grade Confirmation Students must attend First Communion class in the spring of 2025. First Communion will be held as part of the Maundy Thursday service during Holy Week. More details will be given out on the first day of class.

1. 3.All 6th-9th grade Confirmation Students must complete 10 sermon notes between now and May 2025. These can be completed either online or on paper - we will provide directions for both formats on the first day of class. Sermon notes are tracked by our church secretary, and we will provide periodic updates on how many you have submitted.

4.     All 6th-9th grade Confirmation Students must complete 5 service hours between May 2024 and May 2025.  Please ask Pr. Carolyn if you would like ideas on how to serve.

5.     Confirmation will be held as part of worship on May 4, 2025. Confirmation rehearsal and photos will be scheduled prior to the service, date and time TBD.

 

 

Online Form for Worship Notes

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