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Are you a 7th-12th grade student ready to grow deeper in their faith? We would love to have you join us on the Confirmation Journey! If you are a high School student plan on joining us in "Conjunction", where faith and life connect, our new part of Confirmation designed just for you.
REGISTRATION FOR SPRING 2010 IS CLOSED. JOIN US FOR THE FALL SESSION.
For any questions, please contact Teri Chalker or 913-544-0287
“Confirmation” is the time when a personal decision is made to confirm the vows of our baptism. At The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection, this happens as a groups of students in grades 7th-12th join together for a semester of exploring who Christ is, what it means to know Him through a life-long relationship, and how we follow Him as United Methodists. Small groups are grade specific. The Confirmation then takes place in a ceremony of students publicly declaring their commitment to Christ and desire to become full adult members of our church family. Our first prayer is that each student involved will commit to a real and personal faith. Our second prayer is that they will begin to cherish the rich heritage we have as United Methodists. This includes the building of relationships with peers and adults who will support them in their faith.
Confirmation is not simply a “rite of passage.” Nor, just a class to complete. It is a step in a life-long journey of pursuing the heights depths and widths of God’s love and making a vow to live in relationship with Him for the rest of our life!
There is a fee of $85.00 however scholarships are available if needed.
Requirements
- Attend sessions, retreat and ceremony
- Weekly attend another Rez Life program either a small group, Youth Choir, Sunday School, youth group on Wed. nights or all!
- Be an Acolyte or Cross Bearer for worship services 3 times- click here to register for Acolyte
- Attend Church Service
- Personal devotional, journaling and prayer
- Scripture memorization and homework assignments
Confirmation Classes are held on Sunday afternoons in the Student Center from 1-3 PM. All students are put into small groups with other confirmands and two adult mentors. No friend requests made for groups.
Spring 2010 Confirmation Schedule
Jan. 24th, Parent(s) and Student Kick-off Meeting (Mandatory) 1-3pm in Student Center
All Confirmation Sessions all meet 1-3pm in Student Center
Session Dates are:
Jan. 31st, Feb. 7th, Feb. 21st, Feb. 28th, March 7th, March 21st, March 28th, April 11th & April 18th
(We do not have sessions on Feb. 14th, March 14th, and April 4th)
Mandatory Confirmation RETREAT Friday, April 23rd 5:30-11:00pm
Mandatory Confirmation CEREMONY Sunday, April 25th 2:00-3:30PM
You must attend the mandatory events, and you can't miss more than 2 weekly sessions. If you miss a session you are required to attend a review session the following Sunday at 12:30-1pm in room 221. Those who miss more than two sessions, or the final Retreat, will not be Confirmed.
We are also looking for Mentors for the Confirmands. It is a 2 hour 10 week committment. We would love to have you join us in the Journey. Contact Teri Chalker at 544-0287 or teri.chalker(at)cor.org for more information.
