splcmf.org - Confirmation

CONFIRMATION DAY 2010

APRIL 26, 2009

Look here soon for up-to-the minute schedules and news about learning, fellowship, and service events.
Look here also for assignments and other news!

See below for CONFIRMATION SCHEDULE 2009-2010

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LETTER TO PARENTS, 2009

We are enthusiastic about the new curriculum we will use this year. Called "Here We Stand" (after the famous speech by Martin Luther), the curriculum is a program that combines traditional print and online resources in a flexible, easy-to-use curriculum. Some of the features we look forward to include:

A dynamic combination of print and media

Lots of flexible and customizable online resources to meet our needs.

The subject matter is theologically sound——clear, consistent, and solidly Lutheran

The teen-relevant approach is age-appropriate, active, and modern

Participants are actively involved in the learning process. The pastors and adults from our congregation who serve as mentors and small group leaders - join the students for learning events, fellowship events, and service events each month.

At the end of two years of participation, eighth graders each year make a public affirmation of their baptismal faith at worship. It's a special day and a special ministry!

Confirmation Schedule 2009-2010

Wednesdays 3:30--5:30

August 24— First Week of School begins (no confirmation this week)

Rally Day

August 30 - Sunday Worship (10:30 a.m. service) - Covenanting Rite for confirmands and parents at worship. This is the date for the annual congregation picnic and Sunday School starts for fall.

Wednesdays: Confirmation from 3:30 till 5:30.

September - December: The Lord's Prayer

September 2 - Confirmation Fellowship

(meet at the church)

September 9 - Learning **The Greatest Prayer**

September 16 - Special Event!! Supper for parents and students at 6:00 p.m. followed by speaker for parents and discussion for students

September 23 - Learning **Father in Heaven**

September 30 - Learning **A Holy Name**

October 7 - Learning **The Kingdom"

October 14 - Learning **The Divine Will**

October 21 - Learning **Give Us This Day**

October 28 - Brief History of the Lutheran Movement and Lutheran Family Tree

November 4 - Fellowship and Service Project

November 6 - 8 - Junior High Retreat at Camp Chrysalis

November 11 - Learning **Forgiveness**

November 18 - Learning **Temptation and Trial**

November 25 - no class (Thanksgiving Holiday)

December 2 -Learning **Deliverance**

December 9 - Learning **Conclusion**

December 16 - Service Project and Christmas Party

December 23 and 30- no class

January - April: Holy Baptism and Holy Communion

Holy Baptism

January 6 - LearningI **Purpose of Baptism**

January 13 - Learning **Word with Water**

January 20 - Learning-**Benefits of Baptism**

January 27 - No Class (Pastors at meeting)

February 3 - Learning ** Bonus Class

February 10 - Fellowship/make Valentines for elderly

February 17 – Ash Wednesday Worship 7 p.m. (no class, attend worship instead)

Holy Communion

February 24 - Learning **History of Communion*

March 3 - Learning **Take and Eat**

March 10 - Learning ***Benefits of Communion**

March 17 - No Class (Spring Break)

March 24 - Learning *Bonus Class*

March 28 - Palm Sunday- Sunday of the Passion

April 1 - Maundy Thursday Worship 7:00 p.m.

April 4 - Easter - The Resurrection of Our Lord

April 7 - Fellowship and Eighth Grade Interviews

April 11 - Rite of Confirmation for eighth graders – April 11, 2010 (10:30 a.m. service)

Letter to Parents, August. 2009

Dear Parents of Confirmation Students:

It’s time to get ready for the start of confirmation at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church. We look forward to another great class of seventh and eighth graders this year!

We will meet most Wednesdays from 3:30 until 5:30 p.m. The first half hour is for refreshments and fellowship. The next hour is divided between personal stories, presentations, and skits that make the study of the Small Catechism and Bible interesting and fun. Then, students meet with an adult mentor in small groups before gathering in the church for a guided meditation, group prayer, and blessing.

The “Here We Stand” confirmation curriculum that we use provides an inviting at-home portion of the confirmation experience that you can share with your young person. The Small Catechism was originally meant to be taught in the home by parents. In order to encourage family learning, every week your confirmand will bring home an assignment that encourage you to be involved in what your child is learning and provide an opportunity to share your faith stories.

A schedule for the entire year is in your mailing. Save it! Put it up where you can easily find it. It's available anytime on the web at www.splcmf.org/confirmdates.pdf. Students are expected to attend each Wednesday (3:30 _ 5:30) unless otherwise noted on the schedule. Note: Since the middle school’s after-school activities on Wednesdays continue to become more mandatory each year, please let us know as soon as possible of significant conflicts for your confirmand. Students also are expected to attend Sunday School (9:30 a.m.) since during this time the students cover the Bible Study portion of the confirmation program.

Your mailing contains an enrollment form. Please return this to the church office as soon as possible so we will know you are participating. Be sure to include an email address on your enrollment form.

CONFIRMATION DAY

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