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What Is Confirmation?

  Confirmation is about the gift God has given us in Jesus Christ. It is about how God has loved us. It is about what we do to accept God’s gift and make it our own.

  Confirmation is the time when you either affirm and accept your own baptism or re-affirm the promises that were made for you when you were baptized as a child and claim them as your own.

  Confirmation is knowing more about what it means to be a Christian – what we believe as a church and how we are to live our lives.

  Confirmation is about being old enough to profess our own faith, to say what we believe. It doesn’t mean we have all the answers, but we can learn enough to begin the journey for ourselves.

  Confirmation is about being old enough to contribute to the life of the congregation

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What Is Involved?

  Orientation Session for youth and parents – Sunday, September 7, 11:45 AM or 6:00 PM at the Youth Chapel. Covers expectations, covenants, and the schedule for the year.

  Lock-in – Friday, September 12, 7 PM through 12 Noon on Saturday.

  Attend all class sessions and participate fully in the group experience. Schedule is included in this brochure.

  Participate in the Ash Wednesday Worship Service – February 25th at 7 PM.

  Mandatory Retreat – May 1-3, 2009 at Camp Reynoldswood in Dixon, IL. This retreat is a vital part of the Confirmation experience and all youth are required to attend. The cost of this retreat is $80 and covers meals and lodging for the weekend.

2008-2009 Class Dates

September 21, 2008 – What is a Christian? What is the Church?

October 19, 2008 – Mission and Outreach: Called Into the World – Participate in Crop Walk

November 9, 2008 – Holy Communion, Baptism and Confirmation

December 14, 2008 – Our Heritage as a Local Congregation

January 11, 2009 – In the Image of God and What is Sin?

February 8, 2009 – God and Prayer

February 22, 2009 – Ash Wednesday Rehearsal

March 8, 2009 – The Bible

April 19, 2009 – Jesus and Salvation

Class sessions will begin at 11:45 AM at the Youth Chapel and end at 2 PM.

Lunch will be provided.