The purpose of confirmation is for the confirmand (student) to confess and confirm the Christian faith into which they were baptized. Romans 10:9-10 says, ”if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For with the heart one believes and is justified, and with the mouth one confesses and is saved.”
The Confirmation process involves growing in knowledge, faith, and service. Confirmands (and their parents) are expected to attend worship every Sunday from 9 – 10 AM followed by Confirmation Class from 10:15 – 11:15. It is understood that this will not always be possible, but absences should be kept to a minimum. Confirmation Classes will resume on Sunday, September 11th, and will be taught by me, Pastor Mike. It is my prayer that at least one parent will attend worship with their confirmand at 9 AM and then attend classes with them afterwards. In this way both the confirmands and their parents will grow in their knowledge, faith, and family relationships.
In addition to the Sunday mornings, the confirmands will be expected to participate in two confirmation retreats, fulfill a minimum of 6 hours of community service, and go with the pastor on at least two visits to a hospital or nursing home or evangelism visit. The actual Confirmation Service is held on the last Sunday of October each year, so those who begin the confirmation process this fall can expect to be confirmed on the last Sunday of October, 2013, if they complete all the requirements. More details about the retreats, community service, and visits will be provided later. Confirmands will also complete a Confirmation Project of their design, which is a creative way for them to communicate what they have learned during the confirmation process. Again, more information will follow. I will also communicate more information about the required materials soon.
Please contact me, Pastor Mike Michalk, with any questions, suggestions, or concerns.
