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.
***We are so excited to be offering our Parent Track for Confirmation Class again 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 during your student's class time, about an hour.
Once registered, additional information and details will be emailed out so that you are well informed for each event scheduled. All students 7-12th grade are welcome to participate. The cost is $70 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 2023 SCHEDULE**
Sun, Feb 5th 9:00-10:30am - 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 12th 9:00am-12:30pm - Jewish Temple Visit (parent class TBA)
~ 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 19th 9:00am-10:30am - Lesson at the Church (parent class TBA)
~ We’ll continue the story of God’s people into the birth of Jesus and learn about how the church came to be.
Sun, Feb 26th 9:00am-12:15pm - Lesson at Church + Traditional Service Visit (parent class TBA)
~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. Then, we’ll worship together at our own 11am Traditional Service in the sanctuary!
Fri, Mar 3rd 5:00pm -Sun, Mar 5th 12:30pm- 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.
Sun, Mar 12th & 19th - NO CLASS - Spring Break
Sun, Mar 26th 9:00am-10:30am - Lesson at Church (no field trip) (parent class TBA)
~We’ll learn more about the Trinity, the Bible and the importance of prayer in our faith journey.
Fri, Mar 31st 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 2nd - Confirmation Sunday (Parents and Students)
~ We’ll be celebrating our Confirmation Class at all of the Sunday worship services in the morning AND evening.
**Students cannot miss more than two Confirmation Classes. If classes are missed, it is the student/parent’s responsibility to schedule a makeup class with the Youth Director. Retreat, Beach Night & Confirmation Sunday is required for completion of Confirmation!