Let the Journey Begin!
Erin Padgett
Confirmation is a great way for students, 7th grade or older, to learn about what we believe, why we believe it, and how to apply it to our daily lives. We will discuss United Methodist theology along with other basic Christian beliefs to begin to lay the foundation for students to develop a personal faith of their own by the time they graduate high school.
***We are so excited to be offering our first ever Parent Track for Confirmation Class this year! In the Parent Track, you’ll get to learn about each of the topics your students are learning about in Confirmation, but at an adult level. Our hope is that this allows you an opportunity to grow in your faith, grow in community with other parents, and carry on these conversations with your student at home after class. The Parent Track will run from 8:30-9:30am, with an invitation for you to attend the Contemporary Worship Service from 9:30-10:30am while your student finishes the student class.
REGISTER TODAY!
Once registered, additional information and details will be emailed out weekly so that you are well informed for each event scheduled. All students 7-12th grade are welcome to participate. The cost is $40 for the class, which includes the retreat and class supplies. We believe in the importance of Confirmation, so we have scholarship assistance available for any reason to students interested.
CONFIRMATION 2022 SCHEDULE
Sun, Feb 13th 9:15-10:30am - Confirmation Kickoff Event- Chapel Conference Room (Parents and Students)
~ Parents/ guardians and students are invited for coffee, information, and a meet and greet with leaders to kick off the journey together.
Sun, Feb 20th 8:15-12:30pm - Jewish Temple Visit (parent class 8:15-9:30am)
~ We’ll learn about our Jewish heritage, then travel to Temple BiNai Isreal to meet their Rabbi and hear about our Jewish roots and how it has influenced our Christian faith.
Sun, Feb 27th 8:15am-12:15pm - Catholic Church Visit (parent class 8:15-9:30am)
~ We’ll travel to St. Jerome Catholic Church for worship and then debrief and learn more about our Catholic Traditions after the service and how we developed from those traditions.
Sun, Mar 6th 8:15am-10:30am - Lesson at Church (no field trip) (parent class 8:15-9:30am)
~We’ll hear from one of our own Anona UMC Pastors as they give us insight into the unique aspects of the Methodist denomination and what sets this tradition apart from others.
Sun, Mar 13th & 20th - NO CLASS - Spring Break
Sun, Mar 27th 8:15am-10:30am - Lesson at Church (no field trip) (parent class 8:15-9:30am)
~We’ll learn more about the Trinity, the Bible and the importance of prayer in our faith journey.
Fri, Apr 1st 5:30pm -Sun, Apr 3rd 12pm- Confirmation Retreat Weekend (Students)
~ This is the pinnacle of the Confirmation Experience! We will dive into the depths of what we believe (given our history from above), why we believe it, and why it matters in a variety of ways.
Fri, Apr 8th 5:30-7:30pm - Beach Night (Parents and Students)
~ Everyone (whole church, youth group, families, students) is invited to the beach as we baptize students who have decided to take that step in their faith as part of Confirmation.
~ Plus, we’ll remember our baptisms for everyone who has already been baptized younger or as a baby AND celebrate steps taken in faith by the group.
Sun, Apr 10th - Confirmation Sunday (Parents and Students)
~ We’ll be celebrating our Confirmation Class at all of the Sunday worship services in the morning AND evening.