Confirmation 12-13 Orientation.docx

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Confirmation 2012-2013

General Information about Confirmation

What Is Confirmation?

Confirmation is a lifelong process of maturing in the Christian faith. This process begins

at baptism and continues until a person is called to be with God in heaven. Confirmationincludes a public ceremony in which baptized youth receive a blessing and publicly

affirm their faith.

On confirmation day, students will be asked the following:

Do you intend to continue in the covenant God made with you in Holy Baptism:

to live among Gods faithful people;to hear His Word and share in His Supper;

to proclaim the good news of God in Christ through word and deed;to serve all people, following the example of our Lord Jesus

and to strive for justice and peace in all the earth.

They will respond: I DO, AND I ASK GOD TO HELP AND GUIDE ME.

The confirmation program at Peace Lutheran Church seeks to faithfully prepare people to

seriously affirm their Holy Baptism. It is a program meant for people who desire to be

active and worshiping members of this congregation -- now and in their future

years.

What curriculum will be used?Our two year program, 8

thand 9

thGrade, will work to integrate the Biblical Story and the

Personal Story of the youth, through a Lutheran Theological lens. By completing this program

Youth will have developed their skill at reading the Bible as a Lutheran, learned to integrate

Faith and their Life, and put their faith into action in the world.

During our weekly class we will be introducing different Theological lenses, exploring the Bible,

and asking how God is active in the lives of the students. Each week youth will be asked to read

primary stories from the Bible (see attached Calendar) and asking their own questions of the

story. During Class time we will be discussing these questions and introducing the students to

Lutheran Theological Lenses to better understand their reading and their own faith. Studentswill learn how these lenses shape our reading of scripture, and will also be asked to use these

lenses to view their own world and story.

What are the Expectations?Confirmation expectations are all assigned a point value. If you are unable to complete all of the

expectations in a given category, you may make them up by completing additional items in


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another category. This provides flexibility for all involved, while still keeping clear expectations.

Additional points may be offered throughout the year at Pr. Matthews disc retion. The followingis the recommended breakdown to accomplish the Confirmation Expectations for this year.

Sermon Notes 2 points each Recommended18

~Can be taken at any worship you attend, whether or not it is Peace Lutheran or not.

Worship Attendance1 point each Recommended28 (allows youth to miss 1/3rd

of all

services this year) Total of 32 Sundays, 5 Lent, Christmas Eve, Ash Wednesday, MaundyThursday, Good Friday.

~For services attended at other churches, please bring the bulletin from the

service for full credit

Community Service Notes5 points each Recommended5

~For the first five, fill out completely the Peace Lutheran Service note form. For

any additional Service projects please talk to Pastor Matthew first, and be awarean extra one page paper about the event will be required for credit.

Class Preparation3 points each Recommended28

~Students will be asked to mark their Bibles as they read for preparation for class,

there may also be a rare extra assignment to help prepare the students for a fruitful

discussion. Bibles will be checked at the beginning of class for this preparation.

Worship Leadership1 points each Recommended5

~Students will be asked to Acolyte for the days they sign up for. At least three ofthese times students will be challenged to lead in another way during the service

(students choice). Examples would be: Reading, Prayers, Special Music, Cantor,

Communion Assistant, etc.

Confirmation Retreat20 points Recommended Highly

~This Sunday-Monday Retreat will be either the end of January (second quarter

end), or March (third quarter end). Details to follow in September.

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Total Points Expected for 2012-2013 School year: 198 (to be completed by May 15)

Total Points Offered during 2012-2013 School year: 265+

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Special Additional Expectations:

Weekly Class Attendance (29 classes)


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~Two page makeup assignments will be offered for preapproved absences and

Bibles/homeworkwill be checked the following week for Class Preparation points.

Good Attitude (whenever possible )

~What students get out of confirmation (like many things in life) is directly proportional

to what they put into it.

8th

grade: 1) Written Quiz on 10 Commandments (Will Be offered Oct 3 and 10

after confirmation class)2) Recite Lords Prayer and Apostles Creed from memory (to be

completed by Oct. 24)

9th grade: 1) Capstone Project/Paper (to be completed by May 2, 2012)

When will classes be held?

Classes will meet from 3:30 to 5:15 on Wednesday evenings. If school is cancelled ordismissed early due to weather, there will be no confirmation class. On Wednesdayswhere there is an evening church service class will be 5:30-6:30, and it is recommended

(but not required) that students stay for the service

How can Parents be involved?

Parents encouraged to attend worship with your child. By doing so, you encourage your

child to develop good worship habits. Parents can also stay involved by simply talking to

your child about what he/she is learning in confirmation class. From time to time we willneed chaperones for Confirmation specific events, please consider participating in this

way as well. Each family will be asked to provide supper on a rotating basis. We hopethat you view this as the valuable part of this ministry and faithfully participate in it.

Who will teach the class?

All who are in attendance! Pastor Matthew will be leading the discussion but all theparticipants will be involved in teaching.

What do I need to bring?

To each class, please bring your Lutheran Study Bible (which you read prior to class),any assigned homework, and a good attitude!

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