Confirmation 2009 - FROM DARKNESS TO LIGHT
But you are God's chosen and special people. You are a group of royal priests and a holy nation. God has brought you out of darkness into his marvelous light. Now you must tell all the wonderful things that he has done.
I Peter 2:9
Confirmation is an important step in the Christian Journey. Confirmation allows young people to explore and confirm their faith. It is a loving and gracious welcome for young people as they become members of Christ’s church.
One becomes an active member of the church through faith in Jesus Christ as Savior and acceptance of his Lordship in all of life.
Book of Order (G-5.0100a)
The Confirmation Classes and Retreat will focus on the essential move of turning to Christ and the relationship of believers to Jesus Christ. Participation in confirmation events will be considered a strong indication of the will of the young person to express their faith. Confirmation events are listed on the back of this flyer.
One of the joys of being a Christian is that you never have to be alone! In addition to your pastor and youth advisors, you will have a Confirmation Sponsor to help guide you through the Confirmation experience. Confirmation Sponsors are ordained Elders or Deacons in the Presbyterian church.
Confirmation 2009 Events – tentative dates
Confirmation is being offered to all church youth from 6th – 12th grade.
· Parent Information Session
o Wednesday, January 14 @ 7:00 – 7:30 in the Session Room
· Sign-up Deadline
o Wednesday, January 28
· Confirmation Kick-off
o Wednesday, February 4 @ 5:30 – 7:00 (dinner & activities)
· Confirmation Educational Classes (tentative dates)
o Wednesday nights from 6:00 – 7:00
o Dates: 2/11, 2/18, 3/4, 3/11, 3/18, 3/25, 4/1, 4/22
o Classes will be taught by ordained church elders and deacons
· Confirmation Retreat (tentative dates)
o Friday, May 1 – Sunday, May 3 @ Camp Calvin
· Review by Session for Membership
o Wednesday, May 6, @ 6:45 – 8:00 in Sanctuary
o Parents are encouraged to be present
· Presentation to Congregation - Sunday, May 10 @ 11:00 Worship
There is NO cost to you for any of the confirmation events, but we do need a commitment that you plan to participate in the confirmation events.
- To sign-up for Confirmation 2009 – please fill out the attached form and mail/deliver it to the church office or Emily Parrish