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Our Confirmation program is designed to help our young people
build a strong and lasting relationship with God. Throughout the two-year
instruction period, the youth study the Catechism, the Ten Commandments, the
Lord's Prayer and the Old and New Testaments.
Our first-year and second-year confirmation students meet during the Sunday
School hour every week from September until Pentecost. Two field trips are planned for the first year students and two for the second year students on a Sunday afternoon. The youth attend weekly Worship services, take sermon notes and serve as acolytes, crucifers
and ushers. The youth attend two weekend retreats as first-year students and
two as second-year students. The retreat weekends are a time of fellowship and
fun and also extensive learning. There are many activities to keep them active
and involved in the learning process, while providing free time to allow
bonding and group activities. The retreats cover a variety of topics such as
team building, ministry areas and how to incorporate our beliefs into their
daily lives. In the Spring of their second year the students assist
in planning and leading a Worship service. The youth also must complete twenty hours of Community Service and know the twelve Learning Goals of the Sunday School.
It is our prayer that the young people not only grasp the basics of their
faith, but also build community with their peers, their pastors, mentors,
parents and other adult leaders. We hope through this foundation they will
continue to grow in faith throughout their lives and will share God's love
with others.
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| Holy Communion is shared with those who have some understanding of what is happening in this Holy meal. We believe that children can see the love of God and His sacrifice of His Son, Jesus. They can experience the pain of our Lord and the events of Holy Week in a way that many adults cannot. They can believe with the simple trust that only a child has, that Jesus is truly present as we come together for this meal. It is however a decision that only a family can make. If you have discussed Holy Communion with your child and believe your child is capable of understanding what is happening in this holy meal, your child can be registered for the Early Communion Class as early as First Grade.
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