Confirmation
Confirmation refers to the decision a person makes to respond to God's grace with intentional commitment, publicly reaffirming his or her baptismal vows before the congregation. Confirmands are youth in the 8th grade. During confirmation class, confirmands learn about the meaning of Christian faith, the history and teachings of The United Methodist Church, and an explanation of the baptismal and membership vows they will be professing. Confirmation preparation aims at leading youth to embrace their vocation: the calling to live and witness to the reign of God announced in Jesus Christ.
2012 Confirmation Calendar
May
May 13 - ALL STAFF EMAIL INTERVIEWS AND YOUTH INTERVIEWS DUE (questions online)
June
June 3 - 4:30 p.m. ~ First High School UMYF
June 5 - Summer Wildcard Mission Tuesday Service Opportunity
June 10-17 - Mission Trip
June 18 - High School Summer Activities begin
June 20-27 - Youth Choir Tour - Music Ministry (volunteer opportunity)
June 25-29 - Vacation Bible School - Children's Ministry (volunteer opportunity)
August
August 2-5 - Camp Impact
August 26 - 9:30 a.m. - Parent Summit - Wesley Hall
September
September - October - Poinsettia Sales
September 9 - All Adult Interviews Due / 3 Home Service Due / 2 Socials Complete
September 9 - TBA - UMYF - SLOPPY SUNDAY
September 16 - 4:30 p.m. - High School UMYF Nights for all confirmands
September 23- 4:30 p.m. - High School UMYF Nights for all confirmands
September 30- 4:30 p.m. - High School UMYF Nights for all confirmands
Commitment Due Dates
September 19
3 Home Service Hours due / 2 Socials complete